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Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax S1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP80
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 XP90 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm XP90 versus Pentax S1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was released 4 years later than the S1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades against the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Pentax S1

 Fujifilm XP90 S1 
IntroducedJanuary 2016March 2011Fresher by 60 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Fujifilm XP90

 S1 Fujifilm XP90 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Pentax S1

 Fujifilm XP90 S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP90 enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP90 versus Pentax S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 against the S1.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and S1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP90 and S1.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm XP90 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP90 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography features
Pentax S1 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography details
Pentax S1 Sports photography details
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 shots)
has no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography details
Pentax S1 Travel photography details
67
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
terrible battery (210 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography features
Pentax S1 Landscape photography features
45
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (210 shots)
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging features
Pentax S1 Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Pentax S1
 Fujifilm XP90Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm XP90 Pentax Optio S1
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-01-15 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203 gr (0.45 lb) 157 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 210 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $180 $174