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Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
80
Imaging
59
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X100T front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
70
Overall
66

Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 440g - 127 x 74 x 52mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X100S
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X100F
Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced August 2014
  • Replacement is Pentax K-S2
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Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax K-S1 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X100T and Pentax K-S1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X100T (16MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100T was introduced within a month of the K-S1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X100T being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X100T matches up versus the K-S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100T over the Pentax K-S1

 Fujifilm X100T K-S1 
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Fujifilm X100T

 K-S1 Fujifilm X100T 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100T and Pentax K-S1

 Fujifilm X100T K-S1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014August 2014Similar age
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X100T has got exterior measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") along with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Pentax K-S1 has specifications of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X100T and Pentax K-S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X100T compared to the K-S1.

Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100T and K-S1 is 80 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100T and K-S1.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax K-S1 to resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X100T
Portrait photography with Pentax K-S1
75
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
78
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100T as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Street photography camera
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (558g)
above average ISO range (51,200)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-S1 Sports photography highlights
58
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.4 fps)
bad battery life (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100T as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Travel photography camera
73
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
display is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition (558g)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery life (410 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-S1 Landscape photography highlights
64
focusing manually
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
bad battery life (410 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X100T
Vlogging with Pentax K-S1
35
good max aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (558g)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100T and Pentax K-S1
 Fujifilm X100TPentax K-S1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X100T Pentax K-S1
Category Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2014-09-12 2014-08-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Prime MII
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 5.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (at ISO 1600) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 gr (0.97 lbs) 558 gr (1.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 74 x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1061
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 410 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $899 $339