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Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax S1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Replaced the FujiFilm XP10
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP50
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
  • Revealed March 2011
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax S1 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm XP30 versus Pentax S1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was announced 6 months after the S1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades against the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Pentax S1

 Fujifilm XP30 S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Fujifilm XP30

 S1 Fujifilm XP30 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Pentax S1

 Fujifilm XP30 S1 
RevealedAugust 2011March 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the S1.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and S1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and S1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax S1 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography information
Pentax S1 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
Sports photography with Pentax S1
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
has no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography details
Pentax S1 Travel photography details
65
environment sealing
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography information
Pentax S1 Landscape photography information
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Pentax S1
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Pentax Optio S1
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-16 2011-03-02
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 157g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 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 200 images 260 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $240 $174