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Nikon P330 vs Pentax S1

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon P330 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon P310
  • New Model is Nikon P340
Pentax S1
(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
  • Revealed March 2011
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Nikon P330 vs Pentax S1 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Nikon P330 versus Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is very close but the P330 (1/1.7") and S1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The P330 was unveiled 2 years after the S1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the P330 grades vs the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Pentax S1

 P330 S1 
RevealedMarch 2013March 2011Newer by 25 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Nikon P330

 S1 P330 

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Pentax S1

 P330 S1 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon P330 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P330 has got outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the P330 against the S1.

Nikon P330 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P330 and S1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P330 and S1.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P330 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax S1 will result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger P330 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P330 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P330 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax S1 Portrait photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P330
Street photography with Pentax S1
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P330 Sports photography factors
Pentax S1 Sports photography factors
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P330 Travel photography features
Pentax S1 Travel photography features
61
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P330 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax S1 Landscape photography highlights
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
36
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon P330 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Pentax S1
 Nikon Coolpix P330Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix P330 Pentax Optio S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-03-04 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 grams (0.44 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 213 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos 260 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $500 $174