Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax S1

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm X-A5 and Pentax S1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and S1 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and S1 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was announced 7 years after the S1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A5 matches up vs the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A5 & Pentax Optio S1. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery & Pentax S1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 comes with outside dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A5 and Pentax S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 and the S1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A5 and S1 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A5 and S1.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A5 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-A5 will offer greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A5 provides an advantage in sensor technology.