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Nikon P7700 vs Pentax S1

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon P7700 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Launched May 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon P7100
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
  • Launched March 2011
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Nikon P7700 vs Pentax S1 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon P7700 and Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly similar but the P7700 (1/1.7") and S1 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The P7700 was brought out 2 years later than the S1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the P7700 grades against the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Pentax S1

 P7700 S1 
LaunchedMay 2013March 2011Fresher by 28 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Nikon P7700

 S1 P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Pentax S1

 P7700 S1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon P7700 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7700 offers external measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Nikon P7700 and Pentax S1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the P7700 vs the S1.

Nikon P7700 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and S1 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P7700 and S1.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P7700 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax S1 will deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent P7700 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P7700 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 Portrait photography advice
Pentax S1 Portrait photography advice
46
manual focus
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
35
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 Street photography highlights
Pentax S1 Street photography highlights
64
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than average (392 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 Sports photography info
Pentax S1 Sports photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography advice
Pentax S1 Travel photography advice
65
better than average battery power (330 shots)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (392g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
64
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 Landscape photography advice
Pentax S1 Landscape photography advice
54
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (330 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 Vlogging features
Pentax S1 Vlogging features
75
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
heavier than average (392g)
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Nikon P7700 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Pentax S1
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7700 Pentax Optio S1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-05-28 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392 gr (0.86 lbs) 157 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 191 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 260 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $499 $174