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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
70
Overall
66

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • New Model is Pentax K-S2
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax K-S1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm S2000HD and Pentax K-S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the Fujifilm S2000HD (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S2000HD was brought out 6 years prior to the K-S1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S2000HD matches up vs the K-S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Pentax K-S1

 Fujifilm S2000HD K-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 K-S1 Fujifilm S2000HD 
RevealedAugust 2014January 2009Fresher by 68 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Pentax K-S1

 Fujifilm S2000HD K-S1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S2000HD offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Pentax K-S1 has dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S2000HD and Pentax K-S1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD versus the K-S1.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2000HD and K-S1 is 75 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S2000HD and K-S1.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S2000HD due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-S1 will show extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2000HD will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Portrait photography with Pentax K-S1
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
78
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Street photography advice
Pentax K-S1 Street photography advice
38
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (558g)
good high ISO (51,200)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Sports photography camera
23
great zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
69
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.4 fps)
low battery life (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Travel photography with Pentax K-S1
53
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (414mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
lighter than competition (558 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low battery life (410 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Landscape photography info
Pentax K-S1 Landscape photography info
30
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
low battery life (410 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Vlogging details
Pentax K-S1 Vlogging details
21
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (558 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Pentax K-S1
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDPentax K-S1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Pentax K-S1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-01-15 2014-08-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-414mm (14.8x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 5.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lbs) 558 grams (1.23 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1061
Other
Battery life - 410 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $280 $339