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Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2015
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2014
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax Q-S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S9900w (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S9900w was brought out 6 months later than the Q-S1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S9900w grades versus the Q-S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Pentax Q-S1

 Fujifilm S9900w Q-S1 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 Q-S1 Fujifilm S9900w 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax Q-S1

 Fujifilm S9900w Q-S1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015August 2014Same generation
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9900w has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax Q-S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w against the Q-S1.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9900w and Q-S1 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9900w and Q-S1.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S9900w featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm S9900w will provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
has manual focus
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Street photography factors
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (203g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography info
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography info
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
37
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
terrible battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Travel photography camera
61
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
60
lighter than average in class (203g)
built-in flash
terrible battery (250 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging details
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging details
57
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (203 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax Q-S1
 Fujifilm S9900wPentax Q-S1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm S9900w Pentax Q-S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-01-14 2014-08-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Q Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Available lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 203g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 pictures 250 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $719 $250