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Nikon S6000 vs Pentax S1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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
  • Revealed March 2011
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Nikon S6000 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon S6000 versus Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the S1 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was introduced 13 months earlier than the S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S6000 grades versus the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Pentax S1

 S6000 S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Nikon S6000

 S1 S6000 
RevealedMarch 2011February 2010More recent by 13 months
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Pentax S1

 S6000 S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6000 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S6000 versus the S1.

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and S1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6000 and S1.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older S6000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6000
Portrait photography with Pentax S1
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6000
Street photography with Pentax S1
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography features
Pentax S1 Sports photography features
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography advice
Pentax S1 Travel photography advice
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
64
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography information
Pentax S1 Landscape photography information
37
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging info
Pentax S1 Vlogging info
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon S6000 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Pentax S1
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6000 Pentax Optio S1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 157 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $174