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Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2015
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Old Model is Pentax K-1
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax K-1 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the Fujifilm S9900w (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S9900w was introduced 4 years prior to the K-1 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S9900w grades vs the K-1 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Pentax K-1 II

 Fujifilm S9900w K-1 II 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Fujifilm S9900w

 K-1 II Fujifilm S9900w 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2015More modern by 37 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k460kClearer screen (+577k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax K-1 II

 Fujifilm S9900w K-1 II 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9900w has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax K-1 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w versus the K-1 II.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9900w and K-1 II is 61 and 55 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9900w and K-1 II.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S9900w having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will provide greater detail using its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S9900w will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Portrait photography with Pentax K-1 II
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
86
manual focus
high resolution (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Street photography advice
Pentax K-1 II Street photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
70
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
very good high ISO (819,200)
more heavy than competition (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Sports photography with Pentax K-1 II
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
77
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames per second)
low battery (670 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography details
Pentax K-1 II Travel photography details
61
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
53
environment proofing
high resolution (36MP)
low battery (670 per charge)
more heavy than competition (1,010 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Landscape photography with Pentax K-1 II
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (819,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
low battery (670 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Vlogging camera
57
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (1,010g)
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax K-1 II
 Fujifilm S9900wPentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm S9900w Pentax K-1 Mark II
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2015-01-14 2018-02-22
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 12800 819200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF4
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 4.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 1010g (2.23 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
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 300 photos 670 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots 1 Two
Cost at launch $719 $1,737