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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax K-01 Comparison

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FujiFilm S2500HD

12 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax K-01 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: FujiFilm S2500HD, which was introduced in July 2010 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Pentax K-01, which was introduced in May 2012 is a Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a 16.0MP APS-C sensor. There is 23 months difference between S2500HD and K-01 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger K-01, especially in sensor tech.

Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax K-01 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-07-06
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600 ( expands to 3200)
  • 28-504 mm F3.1-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 337g. 110 x 73 x 81 mm
  • Also known as FinePix S2600HD

Pentax K-01 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-05-30
  • 16MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800 ( expands to 25600)
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 6 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 561g. 122 x 79 x 58 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax K-01 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD over Pentax K-01
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
Weight
337 g vs 561 g 224 g lighter


Reasons to choose Pentax K-01 over FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 12 MP 33% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 1.600 700% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
921k dots vs 230k dots 300% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
6.0fps vs 1.0fps 5 fps faster
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Flash Coverage
12.0m vs 4.4m 7.6m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
23.14µm2 vs 2.34µm2 888% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Flash Sync Port
Yes vs No Connect off-camera flash

Common Strengths of FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Pentax K-01
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Common Weaknesses of FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Pentax K-01
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax K-01: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax K-01 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. FujiFilm S2500HD has external dimensions of 110 x 73 x 81 mm (4.33 x 2.89 x 3.19″) and weighs 337 g (0.74 lb / 11.89 oz) (including batteries). Pentax K-01 has external dimensions of 122 x 79 x 58 mm (4.8 x 3.11 x 2.28″) and weighs 561 g (1.24 lb / 19.79 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax K-01. FujiFilm S2500HD is 12mm narrower and 6mm shorter than Pentax K-01 but it is also 23mm thicker. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since FujiFilm S2500HD has a built-in lens but Pentax K-01 doesn't. Once you put a lens on K-01, its thickness will increase significantly.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax K-01 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax K-01 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax K-01.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax K-01 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax K-01 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax K-01.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax K-01 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax K-01 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. FujiFilm S2500HD is significantly lighter (224g ) than the Pentax K-01 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on K-01, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD (FinePix S2600HD) nor Pentax K-01 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax K-01's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax K-01: Sensor Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Pentax K-01 has a 16.0MP APS-C (23.7 x 15.7 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the S2500HD and K-01 sensor size comparison.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax K-01 Cameras


As seen above, Pentax K-01 has a 13.3x Larger sensor area than FujiFilm S2500HD. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax K-01 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax K-01 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

FujiFilm S2500HD for Portrait Photography

POOR

Pentax K-01 for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
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Large APS-C (23.7 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Built-in Viewfinder
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Street Photography

GOOD

Pentax K-01 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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Large APS-C (23.7 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Medium sized Body
No Built-in Viewfinder
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Pentax K-01 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
504 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
81 Focus Points
Good Battery Life: 540 shots
Good Low Light ISO
Average Continuous Shooting: 6.0fps
No Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Pentax K-01 for Daily Photography

GOOD
18.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
337g
Body Thickness 81mm
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Large APS-C (23.7 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
561g
Body Thickness 58mm
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Landscape Photography

POOR

Pentax K-01 for Landscape Photography

POOR
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Large APS-C (23.7 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Live-view
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax K-01: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax K-01, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax K-01 scores compare:

FujiFilm S2500HD
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #98 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #775 out of 1226 in all Cameras
Pentax K-01
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #70 out of 88 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #189 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Pentax K-01 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats FujiFilm S2500HD in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose FujiFilm S2500HD. Otherwise, Pentax K-01 is the better camera overall.

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Pentax K-01 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Pentax K-01
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Announced 2010-07-06 2012-05-30
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CCD CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch APS-C
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 23.7 x 15.7 mm
Area 28.07mm2 372.09mm2
Megapixels 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 3200 ISO 25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 81
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens Focal Range 28-504 mm (18×) no lens
Max Aperture F3.1-5.6 no lens
Macro Focus Range 2cm no lens
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder Coverage 99% n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.40 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Max Flash Sync s 1/180s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 6.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 337g 561g
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm 122 x 79 x 58mm
Battery Life n/a 540 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 79
DxO Color Depth not tested 23.7
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 12.9
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 1135
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