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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X-5

Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Pentax X-5 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X-5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Announced November 2011
Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
  • Released August 2012
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X-5 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and X-5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and X-5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was announced 9 months earlier than the X-5 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades versus the X-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Pentax X-5

 Fujifilm X-S1 X-5 

Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 X-5 Fujifilm X-S1 
ReleasedAugust 2012November 2011Newer by 9 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Pentax X-5

 Fujifilm X-S1 X-5 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S1 has exterior measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Pentax X-5 has specifications of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X-5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus the X-5.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X-5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and X-5 is 52 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X-5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S1 and X-5.

As you can see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax X-5 will deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X-5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography features
Pentax X-5 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
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has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography features
Pentax X-5 Street photography features
52
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competitors in class (920g)
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (595 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X-5 as a Sports photography camera
44
amazing zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X-5 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (624mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (920g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (22mm)
long zoom (580mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (595g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax X-5 Landscape photography highlights
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
no Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging info
Pentax X-5 Vlogging info
26
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (920 grams)
27
fairly wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (595g)
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Pentax X-5
 Fujifilm X-S1Pentax X-5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-S1 Pentax X-5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-11-24 2012-08-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-624mm (26.0x) 22-580mm (26.4x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 230k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 grams (2.03 lbs) 595 grams (1.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 216 not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $399 $230