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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax K-500

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Pentax K-500 front
Portability
64
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Pentax K-500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched November 2013
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax K-500 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax K-500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the K-500 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") and K-500 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was revealed 10 months earlier than the K-500 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm SL1000 matches up vs the K-500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Pentax K-500

 Fujifilm SL1000 K-500 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 K-500 Fujifilm SL1000 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2013More modern by 10 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Pentax K-500

 Fujifilm SL1000 K-500 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL1000 offers exterior dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") along with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Pentax K-500 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax K-500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 against the K-500.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax K-500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and K-500 is 61 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax K-500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL1000 and K-500.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm SL1000 contains the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh tougher. The more aged Fujifilm SL1000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax K-500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax K-500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax K-500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-500 Portrait photography information
44
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
no manual focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
74
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography information
Pentax K-500 Street photography information
56
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (659g)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
above average ISO range (51,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-500 as a Sports photography camera
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (350 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (710 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography information
Pentax K-500 Travel photography information
54
great battery pack (350 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (659 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
67
good battery (710 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Landscape photography with Pentax K-500
49
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (710 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-500 Vlogging highlights
24
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (659 grams)
30
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax K-500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Pentax K-500
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Pentax K-500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Pentax K-500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-11-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - PRIME M
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 51600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 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), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 659 grams (1.45 pounds) 646 grams (1.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1087
Other
Battery life 350 shots 710 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $600 $600