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Fujifilm T400 vs Pentax S1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm T400 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm T400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 159g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Fujifilm T400 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm T400 and Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T400 was announced 11 months after the S1 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm T400 scores vs the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Pentax S1

 Fujifilm T400 S1 
LaunchedJanuary 2012March 2011More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Fujifilm T400

 S1 Fujifilm T400 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Pentax S1

 Fujifilm T400 S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T400 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T400 features physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm T400 and Pentax S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm T400 against the S1.

Fujifilm T400 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T400 and S1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T400 and S1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm T400 to provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm T400 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T400 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T400 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Portrait photography features
Pentax S1 Portrait photography features
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Street photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
64
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T400
Landscape photography with Pentax S1
37
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Vlogging features
Pentax S1 Vlogging features
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm T400 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Pentax S1
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T400 Pentax Optio S1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159g (0.35 lbs) 157g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 180 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $150 $174