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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax S1

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X30
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 X20 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and S1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was released 2 years later than the S1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up vs the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Pentax S1

 Fujifilm X20 S1 
AnnouncedApril 2013March 2011Fresher by 27 months
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Fujifilm X20

 S1 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Pentax S1

 Fujifilm X20 S1 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X20 offers physical dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the S1.

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and S1 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and S1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax S1 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X20 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography factors
Pentax S1 Portrait photography factors
47
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000s)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography details
Pentax S1 Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
Sports photography with Pentax S1
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
has phase detect AF
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography advice
Pentax S1 Travel photography advice
61
better than average battery life (270 shots)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
64
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography info
Pentax S1 Landscape photography info
55
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
missing Timelapse function
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging details
Pentax S1 Vlogging details
31
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Pentax S1
 Fujifilm X20Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X20 Pentax Optio S1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-04-29 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353g (0.78 pounds) 157g (0.35 pounds)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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