• 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 37.00mm - 111.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax S12 advantages over Fujifilm F750EXR

  • Less expensive
    $280 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger sensor
    1/1.7 inch vs 1/2 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.90 vs 1.39 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Thinner
    23 mm vs 36 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    130g vs 228g
    Lighter weight

Fujifilm F750EXR advantages over Pentax S12

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    500 mm vs 111 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 232k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 37 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax A40

Pentax S12
Pentax A40
  • $280
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • $300
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fujifilm F750EXR
Pentax A40
  • $287
  • 1/2 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $300
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compared to Samsung SL310

Pentax S12
Samsung SL310
  • $280
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Manual focus
  • $230
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fujifilm F750EXR
Samsung SL310
  • $287
  • 1/2 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $230
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compared to Samsung TL34HD

Pentax S12
Samsung TL34HD
  • $280
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $330
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out
Fujifilm F750EXR
Samsung TL34HD
  • $287
  • 1/2 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $330
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Fujifilm F770EXR

Pentax S12
Fujifilm F770EXR
  • $280
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $253
  • 1/2 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • RAW file ability
Fujifilm F750EXR
Fujifilm F770EXR
  • $287
  • 1/2 inch
  • $253
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compared to Fujifilm F850EXR

Pentax S12
Fujifilm F850EXR
  • $280
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
Fujifilm F750EXR
Fujifilm F850EXR
  • $287
  • 1/2 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen
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