Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax S1

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm T500 versus Pentax S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was brought out 23 months later than the S1 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm T500 scores against the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix T500 and Pentax Optio S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T500 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm T500 versus Pentax S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs the S1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and S1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and S1.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm T500 to resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm T500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.