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Nikon S100 vs Pentax S1

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S100 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Nikon S100 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon S100 vs Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S100 was launched 6 months later than the S1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the S100 scores against the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Pentax S1

 S100 S1 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution820k230kCrisper screen (+590k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Nikon S100

 S1 S100 

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Pentax S1

 S100 S1 
ReleasedAugust 2011March 2011Same generation
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S100 features physical measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S100 vs Pentax S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S100 vs the S1.

Nikon S100 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and S1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and S1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S100 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon S100 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S100
Portrait photography with Pentax S1
40
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 Street photography factors
Pentax S1 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography advice
Pentax S1 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Travel photography camera
65
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (150 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography info
Pentax S1 Landscape photography info
45
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (150 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S100
Vlogging with Pentax S1
35
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Nikon S100 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Pentax S1
 Nikon Coolpix S100Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S100 Pentax Optio S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-24 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 820 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Organic LED monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 images 260 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $240 $174