Pentax S1 Alternatives
The S1 ranks at #99 out of 261 in Small Sensor Compact cameras. Below is a short summary of the S1.
14MP
1/2.3"
157 grams
28-140mm (f3.5-5.5)
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
34
93 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
34
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
built in lens has zoom (28-140mm 5.0 x zoom)
does have HDMI out
can't use external flash
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
doesn't have RAW support
The following are several rivals to the Pentax Optio S1 ordered by their overall rank. You are able to read a extensive review of each camera or a comparison with the Pentax S1 by clicking on the links underneath every camera card. You can click on the 
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#1 Fujifilm X30
12MP
2/3"
423 grams
28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)
Portability
80 Imaging
38 Features
73 Overall
52
80 Imaging
38 Features
73 Overall
52
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Optical)
built in lens has zoom (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (423g)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no headphone support
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope Camera#2 Nikon P7800
12MP
1/1.7"
399 grams
28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)
Portability
82 Imaging
36 Features
73 Overall
50
82 Imaging
36 Features
73 Overall
50
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Optical)
built in lens has zoom (28-200mm 7.1 x zoom)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
heavier than competitors (399g)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no headphone support
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone#3 Nikon P7700
12MP
1/1.7"
392 grams
28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)
Portability
82 Imaging
36 Features
70 Overall
49
82 Imaging
36 Features
70 Overall
49
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Optical)
built in lens has zoom (28-200mm 7.1 x zoom)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
heavier than competitors (392g)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no headphone support
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards#4 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
12MP
1/1.7"
346 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Portability
85 Imaging
36 Features
67 Overall
48
85 Imaging
36 Features
67 Overall
48
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
built in lens has zoom (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
heavier than competitors (346g)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban#5 Casio EX-10
12MP
1/1.7"
384 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Portability
83 Imaging
36 Features
65 Overall
47
83 Imaging
36 Features
65 Overall
47
better than average battery pack (455 shots)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't use external flash
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
heavier than competitors (384g)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide#6 Canon G16
12MP
1/1.7"
356 grams
28-140mm (f1.8-2.8)
Portability
85 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
46
85 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
46
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
heavier than competitors (356g)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes#7 Samsung EX2F
12MP
1/1.7"
294 grams
24-80mm (f1.4-2.7)
Portability
90 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
46
90 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
46
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Optical)
built in lens has zoom (24-80mm 3.3 x zoom)
does have HDMI out
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
heavier than competitors (294g)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no headphone support
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month#8 Pentax MX-1
12MP
1/1.7"
391 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Portability
84 Imaging
36 Features
60 Overall
45
84 Imaging
36 Features
60 Overall
45
better than average battery pack (290 shots)
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
built in lens has zoom (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
can't use external flash
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
heavier than competitors (391g)
Photography Glossary#9 Leica C
12MP
1/1.7"
195 grams
28-200mm (f2.0-5.9)
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
59 Overall
45
92 Imaging
36 Features
59 Overall
45
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Optical)
built in lens has zoom (28-200mm 7.1 x zoom)
does have HDMI out
can't use external flash
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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