Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax S1

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X20 and Pentax Optio S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.