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Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax S1

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(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
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
  • Announced March 2011
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Pentax S1

 Fujifilm Z30 S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Fujifilm Z30

 S1 Fujifilm Z30 
AnnouncedMarch 2011February 2009Fresher by 24 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Pentax S1

 Fujifilm Z30 S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

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

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography features
Pentax S1 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography info
Pentax S1 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography info
Pentax S1 Sports photography info
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
64
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
Landscape photography with Pentax S1
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging details
Pentax S1 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Pentax S1
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Pentax Optio S1
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