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Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax S1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Introduced March 2013
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
  • Introduced March 2011
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax S1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was announced 2 years later than the S1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm XP200 grades versus the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Pentax S1

 Fujifilm XP200 S1 
IntroducedMarch 2013March 2011More recent by 26 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Fujifilm XP200

 S1 Fujifilm XP200 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Pentax S1

 Fujifilm XP200 S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP200 features external measurements of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax S1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 against the S1.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP200 and S1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP200 and S1.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm XP200 to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP200 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Portrait photography advice
Pentax S1 Portrait photography advice
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Street photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Sports photography highlights
Pentax S1 Sports photography highlights
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Travel photography information
Pentax S1 Travel photography information
66
environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP200
Landscape photography with Pentax S1
45
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Pentax S1
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Pentax Optio S1
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-03-22 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 grams (0.51 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 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 300 shots 260 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $250 $174