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Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax S1

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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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).
Analyze the Fujifilm XP30 versus Pentax S1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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