Nikon AW130 vs Pentax S1
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Nikon AW130 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
- Announced February 2015
- Previous Model is Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Released March 2011

Nikon AW130 vs Pentax S1 Overview
Below is a in depth assessment of the Nikon AW130 versus Pentax S1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The AW130 was unveiled 4 years later than the S1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the AW130 grades vs the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon AW130 vs Pentax S1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Pentax Optio S1. The full galleries are provided at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Pentax S1
AW130 | S1 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | March 2011 | More recent by 49 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Nikon AW130
S1 | AW130 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Pentax S1
AW130 | S1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Nikon AW130 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW130 has outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Nikon AW130 versus Pentax S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the AW130 and the S1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and S1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and S1.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon AW130 to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern AW130 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon AW130 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon AW130 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Pentax Optio S1 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2011-03-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 221 grams (0.49 pounds) | 157 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 images | 260 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $398 | $174 |