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Nikon Z50 vs Pentax S1

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released October 2019
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 Z50 vs Pentax S1 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon Z50 versus Pentax S1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and S1 (14MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and S1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Z50 was released 8 years after the S1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Z50 matches up against the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Pentax S1

 Z50 S1 
AnnouncedOctober 2019March 2011Newer by 105 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Nikon Z50

 S1 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Pentax S1

 Z50 S1 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 has exterior measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Z50 vs the S1.

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and S1 is 74 and 93 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and S1.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z50 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Z50 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography details
Pentax S1 Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (397 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
75
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography highlights
Pentax S1 Travel photography highlights
77
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (397g)
64
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography factors
Pentax S1 Landscape photography factors
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging information
Pentax S1 Vlogging information
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (397 grams)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Nikon Z50 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Pentax S1
 Nikon Z50Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Z50 Pentax Optio S1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-10-10 2011-03-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 209 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 grams (0.88 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 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 320 images 260 images
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $857 $174