Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax XG-1

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was brought out 18 months prior to the XG-1 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades against the XG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 & Pentax XG-1. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery & Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8200 has got physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Pentax XG-1 has measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 vs the XG-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and XG-1 is 61 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8200 and XG-1.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S8200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.