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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax S1

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Launched March 2011
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax S1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and S1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was manufactured 11 months after the S1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades versus the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Pentax S1

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR S1 
LaunchedJanuary 2012March 2011More modern by 11 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 S1 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Pentax S1

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR features exterior measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Pentax S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR against the S1.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and S1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and S1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm Z1000EXR will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
35
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography info
Pentax S1 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography advice
Pentax S1 Sports photography advice
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography features
Pentax S1 Travel photography features
66
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Vlogging camera
Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Pentax S1
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRPentax Optio S1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Pentax Optio S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 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 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157 grams (0.35 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 260 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $174