Nikon Z50 vs Pentax S1
74 Imaging
68 Features
84 Overall
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93 Imaging
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Nikon Z50 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Nikon Z50 vs Pentax S1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z50 & Pentax Optio S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Pentax S1
Z50 | S1 | |||
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Announced | October 2019 | March 2011 | Newer by 105 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Nikon Z50
S1 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Pentax S1
Z50 | S1 | |||
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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).
Look at the Nikon Z50 versus Pentax S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and S1 is 74 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Nikon Z50 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
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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 |