Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro vs Pentax K20D

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Pentax K20D
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and the Pentax K20D, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro was introduced in August 2000 and Pentax K20D was introduced in June 2008. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Highlights

      • 16.4 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 320 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.0" 200k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 1.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Pentax K20D Highlights

      • 14.6 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.7" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
      4. Advantage of Pentax K20D
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and Pentax K20D.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Pentax K20D

      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Pentax K20D

      •   No Video Capture
      •   320 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 2.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 200k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   Low Flash Sync Speed - 1/125 sec
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.6 Megapixel
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Pentax K20D

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.4 Megapixel
      •   Weight - 820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.7"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 65
      •   Weight - 800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm S1 Pro
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro over Pentax K20D.

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro vs Pentax K20D
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.4 Megapixel vs 14.6 Megapixel
      Internal Storage 16 MB vs

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      Fujifilm S2 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Fujifilm S1
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.4 MP

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Fujifilm S3 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.8 MP

      Panasonic S5 II X
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm IS Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Nikon B500
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm X10
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Sony NEX-5R
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Fujifilm X-T100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon P7700
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.2 MP

      Advantage of Pentax K20D

      Pentax K20D
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax K20D over Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro.

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro vs Pentax K20D
      Lower Native ISO 320 vs 100
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 3040 x 2016 vs 4672 x 3104
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Image Stabilization vs Sensor Shift
      Larger Screen 2.0" vs 2.7"
      Higher Resolution Screen 200k dot vs 230k dot
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Live View vs
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 90% vs 95%
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.5 fps vs 3.0 fps
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/125 sec vs 1/180 sec
      Higher USB Speed USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Lighter 820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz) vs 800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Pentax K10D
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Pentax K100D Super
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Sony a6300
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic G95
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Leica M8.2
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      APS-H

      10.35 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Pentax K-01
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      APS-C

      16 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Pentax K20D
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Pentax K20D
        No Video Capture
        Low Native ISO1,6003,200
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen200k dot230k dot
        Low Max Continuous Shooting1.5 fps3.0 fps
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro has a 2.0" screen with 200k dot resolution and Pentax K20D has a 2.7" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Viewfinder

      Cameras have built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinders. Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro has 90% coverage magnification and Pentax K20D has 95% coverage with 0.95x (0.63x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro features a 16.4 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23 x 15.5 mm and a total area of 356.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 320 - 1,600. Pentax K20D features a 14.6 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.4 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro can take pictures up to 3040 x 2016 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2340 x 1536, 1440 x 960 with 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Pentax K20D can take pictures up to 4672 x 3104 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3872 x 2592, 3008 x 2000, 1824 x 1216 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro has Nikon F lens mount and Pentax K20D has Pentax KAF2 lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      In-Body Image Stabilization on Pentax K20D

      Pentax K20D has a built-in Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS). This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro comes with 4 x AA battery pack and Pentax K20D comes with D-LI50 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro has a single SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I/II card slot. Pentax K20D has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Pentax K20D has Electronically controlled Vertical Run Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro, and up to 1/4000 sec on Pentax K20D. Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro can shoot continuously up to 1.5 fps. Pentax K20D can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 15.00 m on Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and 13.00 m at ISO 100 on Pentax K20D. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe to Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal to Pentax K20D. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/125 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and 1/180 sec on Pentax K20D.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro body has dimensions of 148 x 125 x 80 mm (5.83 x 4.92 x 3.15") and Pentax K20D body has dimensions of 142 x 101 x 70 mm (5.59 x 3.98 x 2.76"). Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro weighs 820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz) and Pentax K20D weighs 800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Pentax K20D

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      142 mm

      101 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and Pentax K20D

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and Pentax K20D for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Pentax K20D

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 200k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      79
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Pentax K20D

      POOR
      50
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 200k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Pentax K20D

      POOR
      49
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 200k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Pentax K20D

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Small Screen - 2.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 200k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Flash Sync Speed - 1/125 sec
      GOOD
      77
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.7"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Pentax K20D

      GOOD
      72
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 200k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Pentax K20D

      GOOD
      72
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 200k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and Pentax K20D and give them scores of 50 and 60 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Pentax K20D

      OVERALL
      50
      OVERALL
      60

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Pentax K20D

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.4 Megapixel
      •   320 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.6 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 65

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Pentax K20D

      POOR
      49
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   Low Flash Sync Speed - 1/125 sec
      GOOD
      75
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Pentax K20D

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      BAD
      0
      •   Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Pentax K20D

      GOOD
      75
      •   No Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Pentax K20D

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 2.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 200k dot
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.7"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Pentax K20D

      BAD
      34
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      40
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Pentax K20D

      BAD
      38
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      GOOD
      77
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)


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