Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax XG-1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S8400W and Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was brought out 16 months before the XG-1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up versus the XG-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Pentax XG-1. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W has external dimensions 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") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8400W and Pentax XG-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus the XG-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and XG-1 is 61 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and XG-1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S8400W will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.