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Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Pentax K-5 IIs front
Portability
60 Imaging
58 Features
83 Overall
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced March 2013
Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax K-5
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Pentax K-5 IIs, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S8400W was launched 2 months prior to the K-5 IIs and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up vs the K-5 IIs in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Pentax K-5 IIs

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Fujifilm S8400W

		

		

			
 K-5 IIs Fujifilm S8400W 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Pentax K-5 IIs

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8400W K-5 IIs 
AnnouncedMarch 2013June 2013Similar age
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither includes Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W features outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 IIs has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm S8400W versus Pentax K-5 IIs in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W against the K-5 IIs.
Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and K-5 IIs is 61 and 60 respectively.
Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax K-5 IIs top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and K-5 IIs.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8400W features the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging.
	
			Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm S8400W as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax K-5 IIs as a Portrait photography camera
40
 has manual focus
 good MP (16MP)
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
74
 has manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 provides face detect focusing
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm S8400W Street photography factors
Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography factors
41
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
67
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 weather sealing
 no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Sports photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
53
 amazing zoom range (24-1056mm  44.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
79
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good MP (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 weather sealing
 supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography advice
Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography advice
52
 good MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great reach (1056mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
 weather sealing
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-5 IIs Landscape photography factors
47
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 missing Timelapse function
79
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good MP (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 saves RAW formats
 weather sealing
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm S8400W as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax K-5 IIs as a Vlogging camera
24
 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 missing microphone jack
 more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
33
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detect focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with microphone jack
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Pentax K-5 IIs
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WPentax K-5 IIs
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Pentax K-5 IIs
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-03-22 2013-06-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data    
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 760 grams (1.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1208
Other
Battery life 300 images 980 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI90
Self timer - Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $749