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Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2013
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Released July 2014
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Pentax XG-1

 Fujifilm S8200 XG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Fujifilm S8200

 XG-1 Fujifilm S8200 
ReleasedJuly 2014January 2013More modern by 18 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Pentax XG-1

 Fujifilm S8200 XG-1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax XG-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography highlights
40
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography details
Pentax XG-1 Street photography details
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (670g)
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (567g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8200
Sports photography with Pentax XG-1
50
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
incredible zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8200
Travel photography with Pentax XG-1
52
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
52
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1248mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery (240 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (567 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8200
Landscape photography with Pentax XG-1
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging features
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging features
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than average (670g)
25
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (567g)
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Pentax XG-1
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Pentax XG-1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Pentax XG-1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2014-07-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots 200k dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash settings - Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 567g (1.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
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 - 240 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LB-060
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $450 $599