Fujifilm S2000HD vs Pentax XG-1

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was announced 6 years before the XG-1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S2000HD grades against the XG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD and Pentax XG-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery and Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S2000HD offers physical measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Pentax XG-1 has dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Pentax XG-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD vs the XG-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S2000HD and XG-1 is 75 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2000HD and XG-1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax XG-1 to offer extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2000HD is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.