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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
73
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
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Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-S20
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Released July 2014
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Pentax XG-1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and XG-1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and XG-1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was revealed 6 years later than the XG-1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-S10 matches up versus the XG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Pentax XG-1

 Fujifilm X-S10 XG-1 
ReleasedOctober 2020July 2014More recent by 77 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 XG-1 Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Pentax XG-1

 Fujifilm X-S10 XG-1 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 has got exterior dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Pentax XG-1 has proportions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Pentax XG-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 compared to the XG-1.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S10 and XG-1 is 73 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S10 and XG-1.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S10 will provide more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-S10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Portrait photography with Pentax XG-1
82
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
39
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Street photography with Pentax XG-1
74
image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
more heavy than others in class (465 grams)
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (567 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Sports photography camera
85
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography info
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography info
76
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others in class (465 grams)
51
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1248mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than competition (567g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography information
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography information
85
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
44
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging information
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging information
77
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization
provides face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
more heavy than others in class (465g)
25
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (567 grams)
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Pentax XG-1
 Fujifilm X-S10Pentax XG-1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-S10 Pentax XG-1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-10-15 2014-07-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465 gr (1.03 lb) 567 gr (1.25 lb)
Dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 photographs 240 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LB-060
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $999 $599