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Nikon D2H vs Pentax S1

Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41
Nikon D2H front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon D2H vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Nikon D2H
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Revealed December 2003
  • Superseded the Nikon D1H
  • Later Model is Nikon D2Hs
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 D2H vs Pentax S1 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon D2H vs Pentax S1, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the D2H (4MP) and S1 (14MP) and the D2H (APS-C) and S1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The D2H was introduced 8 years prior to the S1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon D2H being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the D2H grades versus the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Pentax S1

 D2H S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Nikon D2H

 S1 D2H 
AnnouncedMarch 2011December 2003More modern by 87 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k211kClearer display (+19k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D2H and Pentax S1

 D2H S1 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon D2H vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D2H offers external dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Nikon D2H vs Pentax S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the D2H and the S1.

Nikon D2H vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D2H and S1 is 51 and 93 respectively.

Nikon D2H vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2H vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D2H and S1.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D2H having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Pentax S1 will resolve extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged D2H is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D2H vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon D2H vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2H vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2H Portrait photography information
Pentax S1 Portrait photography information
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (4MP)
35
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2H as a Street photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2H as a Sports photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
49
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (4MP)
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2H Travel photography factors
Pentax S1 Travel photography factors
42
weather proof
low megapixels (4MP)
display is not selfie friendly
64
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2H as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (4 megapixels)
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2H Vlogging factors
Pentax S1 Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon D2H vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2H and Pentax S1
 Nikon D2HPentax Optio S1
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D2H Pentax Optio S1
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2003-12-19 2011-03-02
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type JFET CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 4MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 2464 x 1632 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 211 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1200 gr (2.65 pounds) 157 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 18.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 352 not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $253 $174