Fujifilm FinePix S4800 vs Pentax Optio S1

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Pentax Optio S1
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix S4800 and the Pentax Optio S1, 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 S4800 was introduced in January 2013 and Pentax Optio S1 was introduced in March 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.2 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Pentax Optio S1 Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S4800
      4. Advantage of Pentax Optio S1
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      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 S4800 and Pentax Optio S1.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Pentax Optio S1

      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 157 g (0.35 lb / 5.54 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Pentax Optio S1

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots


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

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Pentax Optio S1

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Weight - 518 g (1.14 lb / 18.27 oz)
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Fujifilm S4800
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S4800 over Pentax Optio S1.

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800 vs Pentax Optio S1
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 14 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 64 vs 80
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 4288 x 3216
      Center Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 720 mm vs 140 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 30x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.1 vs f/3.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance 40 cm vs 50 cm
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 8 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1500 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.2 fps vs 0.7 fps
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Speaker Mono vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm FinePix S4800.

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Pentax Optio S1

      Pentax S1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax Optio S1 over Fujifilm FinePix S4800.

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800 vs Pentax Optio S1
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 6,400
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/5.5
      Min Macro Focus Distance 2 cm vs 1 cm
      Lighter 518 g (1.14 lb / 18.27 oz) vs 157 g (0.35 lb / 5.54 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Pentax Optio S1.

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Sony WX50
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 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 S4800 Pentax Optio S1
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO6480
        High Native ISO1,6006,400
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini Micro, Type D
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Pentax Optio S1
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1500 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting1.2 fps0.7 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Pentax Optio S1 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 1,600 and expands to 64 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Pentax Optio S1 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. Pentax Optio S1 can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4224 x 2376, 3216 x 3216, 3072 x 2304, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Fujifilm FinePix S4800 has a Mini HDMI and Pentax Optio S1 has a Micro, Type D HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800 comes with 4 x AA battery pack and Pentax Optio S1 comes with D-LI92 battery pack with battery life of 260 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S4800, and up to 1/1500 sec on Pentax Optio S1. Fujifilm FinePix S4800 can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps. Pentax Optio S1 can shoot continuously up to 0.7 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m on Fujifilm FinePix S4800 and 3.90 m on Pentax Optio S1..

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800 body has dimensions of 122 x 93 x 100 mm (4.8 x 3.66 x 3.94") and Pentax Optio S1 body has dimensions of 114 x 58 x 28 mm (4.49 x 2.28 x 1.1"). Fujifilm FinePix S4800 weighs 518 g (1.14 lb / 18.27 oz) and Pentax Optio S1 weighs 157 g (0.35 lb / 5.54 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Pentax Optio S1

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      93 mm

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      114 mm

      58 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix S4800 and Pentax Optio S1

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800 and Pentax Optio S1 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 S4800

      Pentax Optio S1

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Pentax Optio S1

      GOOD
      72
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      AVERAGE
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      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Pentax Optio S1

      GOOD
      70
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Pentax Optio S1

      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Pentax Optio S1

      GOOD
      78
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 518 g (1.14 lb / 18.27 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 157 g (0.35 lb / 5.54 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Pentax Optio S1

      GOOD
      81
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 518 g (1.14 lb / 18.27 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 157 g (0.35 lb / 5.54 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix S4800 and Pentax Optio S1 and give them scores of 55 and 52 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 S4800

      Pentax Optio S1

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      52

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Pentax Optio S1

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Pentax Optio S1

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Pentax Optio S1

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Pentax Optio S1

      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Pentax Optio S1

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix S4800

      Pentax Optio S1

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   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 S4800

      Pentax Optio S1

      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 518 g (1.14 lb / 18.27 oz)
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 157 g (0.35 lb / 5.54 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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