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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax S1

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP80
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 XP70 vs Pentax S1 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax S1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was revealed 2 years after the S1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XP70 grades versus the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Pentax S1

 Fujifilm XP70 S1 
RevealedJanuary 2014March 2011Newer by 35 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Fujifilm XP70

 S1 Fujifilm XP70 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Pentax S1

 Fujifilm XP70 S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP70 enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax S1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 vs the S1.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and S1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP70 and S1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP70 to render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP70 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography factors
Pentax S1 Portrait photography factors
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Street photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography information
Pentax S1 Sports photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography features
Pentax S1 Travel photography features
65
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (210 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography information
Pentax S1 Landscape photography information
40
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
has 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")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP70
Vlogging with Pentax S1
34
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Pentax S1
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Pentax Optio S1
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-06 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 210 pictures 260 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $199 $174