Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax S1
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
- Announced February 2009
(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
- Announced March 2011

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax S1 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and S1 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z30 was released 24 months prior to the S1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades against the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax S1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 & Pentax Optio S1. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery & Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Pentax S1
Fujifilm Z30 | S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Fujifilm Z30
S1 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Announced | March 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Pentax S1
Fujifilm Z30 | S1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z30 enjoys outside measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 compared to the S1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and S1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and S1.
To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax S1 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

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Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Pentax Optio S1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2011-03-02 |
Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 8cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 3s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 110 gr (0.24 lbs) | 157 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 260 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $150 | $174 |