Fujifilm S4200 vs Pentax K-1 II

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm S4200 vs Pentax K-1 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S4200 was launched 7 years earlier than the K-1 II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades against the K-1 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4200 enjoys outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus the K-1 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and K-1 II is 67 and 55 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4200 and K-1 II.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S4200 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-1 II will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4200 will be behind in sensor tech.