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Fujifilm S4800 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm S4800 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2013
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Revealed July 2014
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S4800 and Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was brought out 17 months prior to the XG-1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S4800 matches up vs the XG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Pentax XG-1

 Fujifilm S4800 XG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Fujifilm S4800

 XG-1 Fujifilm S4800 
RevealedJuly 2014January 2013Fresher by 17 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Pentax XG-1

 Fujifilm S4800 XG-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4800 comes with outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Pentax XG-1 has specifications of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S4800 and Pentax XG-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 compared to the XG-1.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and XG-1 is 66 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4800 and XG-1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S4800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4800
Portrait photography with Pentax XG-1
36
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Street photography info
Pentax XG-1 Street photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (518g)
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (567g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography information
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography information
48
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography features
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography features
54
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (518g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1248mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (240 shots)
heavier than competition in class (567g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography features
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography features
42
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
45
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (240 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (518g)
25
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (567 grams)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Pentax XG-1
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Pentax XG-1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Pentax XG-1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-30 2014-07-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 518g (1.14 lbs) 567g (1.25 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LB-060
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $229 $599