Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro vs Pentax ist DS2

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Pentax ist DS2
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and the Pentax ist DS2, 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 S5 Pro was introduced in July 2007 and Pentax ist DS2 was introduced in August 2005. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Highlights

      • 6 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • 2.5" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • Built-in Flash

      Pentax ist DS2 Highlights

      • 6 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 200 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • 2.5" 210k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 2.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
      4. Advantage of Pentax ist DS2
      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 S5 Pro and Pentax ist DS2.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Pentax ist DS2

      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Built-in Flash

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Pentax ist DS2

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   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 - 6 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
      •   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


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

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Pentax ist DS2

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 65
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Weight - 605 g (1.33 lb / 21.34 oz)

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro over Pentax ist DS2.

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro vs Pentax ist DS2
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 200
      Max Image Resolution 4256 x 2848 vs 3008 x 2008
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 210k dot
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Higher USB Speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) vs USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Fujifilm S3 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Fujifilm S1
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.4 MP

      Fujifilm S2 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Fujifilm S1 Pro
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      APS-C

      16.4 MP

      Fujifilm IS Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Leica TL
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Nikon D5200
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Casio EX-Z800
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FZ300
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic S5 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-T30 II
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Panasonic GX8
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Advantage of Pentax ist DS2

      Pentax ist DS2
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax ist DS2 over Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro.

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro vs Pentax ist DS2
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Average Metering vs
      Lighter 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz) vs 605 g (1.33 lb / 21.34 oz)

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      Nikon Z6
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      Full Frame

      24.5 MP

      Canon Rebel XSi
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      APS-C

      12.2 MP

      Sony a6300
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon 1 J1
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      1-inch

      10.1 MP

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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A450
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony a7R IV
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Nikon 1 AW1
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      1-inch

      14.2 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Sony a9 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon D2X
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      APS-C

      12.4 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 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 S5 Pro Pentax ist DS2
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Pentax ist DS2
        No Video Capture
        Low Resolution Sensor6 Megapixel6 Megapixel
        Low Native ISO3,2003,200
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points1111
        No Face Detection
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot210k dot
        No Live View
        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

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Pentax ist DS2 have 2.5" Fixed screens with 230k dot and 210k dot resolutions respectively.


      Viewfinder

      Cameras have built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinders. They both have 95% coverage.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro features a 6 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 100 - 3,200. Pentax ist DS2 features a 6 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 246.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 3,200.


      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-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      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 S5 Pro can take pictures up to 4256 x 2848 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3024 x 2016, 2304 x 1536 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Pentax ist DS2 can take pictures up to 3008 x 2008 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2400 x 1600, 1536 x 1024 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has Nikon F lens mount and Pentax ist DS2 has Pentax KAF 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.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Pentax ist DS2 nothing can be done. On Pentax ist DS2 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Pentax ist DS2 comes with 4 x AA battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has a single Compact Flash (Type I/II) card slot. Pentax ist DS2 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has Electronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro, and up to 1/4000 sec on Pentax ist DS2. Pentax ist DS2 can shoot continuously up to 2.8 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. They also accept external flash which can be connected via X-contact hot-shoe (with i-TTL support) to Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro body has dimensions of 147 x 113 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.45 x 2.91") and Pentax ist DS2 body has dimensions of 125 x 93 x 66 mm (4.92 x 3.66 x 2.6"). Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro weighs 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz) and Pentax ist DS2 weighs 605 g (1.33 lb / 21.34 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Pentax ist DS2

      147 mm

      113 mm

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      125 mm

      93 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Pentax ist DS2

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Pentax ist DS2 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 S5 Pro

      Pentax ist DS2

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Pentax ist DS2

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      49
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Pentax ist DS2

      POOR
      54
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      47
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Pentax ist DS2

      GOOD
      70
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Pentax ist DS2

      GOOD
      72
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
      GOOD
      75
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 605 g (1.33 lb / 21.34 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Pentax ist DS2

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
      GOOD
      78
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 605 g (1.33 lb / 21.34 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Pentax ist DS2 and give them scores of 57 and 53 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 S5 Pro

      Pentax ist DS2

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      53

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Pentax ist DS2

      GOOD
      70
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 65
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Pentax ist DS2

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      POOR
      52
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Pentax ist DS2

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Pentax ist DS2

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

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Pentax ist DS2

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Pentax ist DS2

      POOR
      41
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      47
      •   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

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Pentax ist DS2

      BAD
      36
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 605 g (1.33 lb / 21.34 oz)


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