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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax Q-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
  • Launched January 2009
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2014
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm S2000HD and Pentax Q-S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm S2000HD (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was released 6 years prior to the Q-S1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm S2000HD scores vs the Q-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Pentax Q-S1

 Fujifilm S2000HD Q-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 Q-S1 Fujifilm S2000HD 
LaunchedAugust 2014January 2009More recent by 67 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Pentax Q-S1

 Fujifilm S2000HD Q-S1 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S2000HD comes with 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) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S2000HD and Pentax Q-S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD against the Q-S1.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2000HD and Q-S1 is 75 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Q-S1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S2000HD featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Pentax Q-S1 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2000HD is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Portrait photography with Pentax Q-S1
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
46
manual focus
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Street photography highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography highlights
38
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (203g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Sports photography highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography highlights
23
amazing zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
37
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Travel photography camera
53
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (414mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
lighter than average in class (203 grams)
flash built-in
not so great battery (250 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
30
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
not so great battery (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S2000HD
Vlogging with Pentax Q-S1
21
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (203g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Pentax Q-S1
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDPentax Q-S1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Pentax Q-S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-15 2014-08-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Q Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 28-414mm (14.8x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lbs) 203 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $280 $250