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Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax S1

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2012
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
  • Introduced March 2011
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 and Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and S1 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was brought out 19 months later than the S1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores vs the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Pentax S1

 Fujifilm XF1 S1 
IntroducedSeptember 2012March 2011More recent by 19 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Fujifilm XF1

 S1 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Pentax S1

 Fujifilm XF1 S1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 has external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XF1 and Pentax S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the S1.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and S1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and S1.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax S1 will give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XF1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography information
Pentax S1 Portrait photography information
42
focusing manually
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
34
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XF1
Street photography with Pentax S1
60
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (2/3")
heavier than average in class (255 grams)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography features
Pentax S1 Sports photography features
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Travel photography camera
60
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (255g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
missing Time Lapse function
41
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than average in class (255g)
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Pentax S1
 Fujifilm XF1Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm XF1 Pentax Optio S1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-17 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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 (30 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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255g (0.56 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 199 not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $380 $174