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Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax S1

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X20
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced March 2011
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Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and S1 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X10 was launched 17 months later than the S1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X10 scores versus the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Pentax S1

 Fujifilm X10 S1 
AnnouncedJuly 2012March 2011Fresher by 17 months
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Fujifilm X10

 S1 Fujifilm X10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Pentax S1

 Fujifilm X10 S1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 comes with physical dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X10 vs the S1.

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and S1 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X10 and S1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Pentax S1 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X10 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography info
Pentax S1 Portrait photography info
49
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000s)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X10
Street photography with Pentax S1
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (2/3")
heavier than average (350g)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography highlights
Pentax S1 Sports photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (270 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography advice
Pentax S1 Travel photography advice
60
better than average battery (270 per charge)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (350g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
64
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography advice
Pentax S1 Landscape photography advice
55
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging info
Pentax S1 Vlogging info
32
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average (350g)
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Pentax S1
 Fujifilm X10Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X10 Pentax Optio S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-07-11 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
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 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lb) 157 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 260 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $600 $174