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Nikon S5200 vs Pentax S1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Announced March 2011
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Nikon S5200 vs Pentax S1 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Nikon S5200 versus Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was brought out 24 months after the S1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S5200 matches up vs the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Pentax S1

 S5200 S1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013March 2011Newer by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Nikon S5200

 S1 S5200 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Pentax S1

 S5200 S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S5200 provides external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S5200 vs the S1.

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5200 and S1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S5200 and S1.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S5200 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S5200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S5200
Portrait photography with Pentax S1
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography features
Pentax S1 Street photography features
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography highlights
Pentax S1 Sports photography highlights
27
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (160 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5200
Travel photography with Pentax S1
68
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (160 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography features
Pentax S1 Landscape photography features
41
really wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (160 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Nikon S5200 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Pentax S1
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S5200 Pentax Optio S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146g (0.32 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 160 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 D-LI92
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $130 $174