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Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax S1

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Released June 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
  • Revealed March 2011
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was unveiled 2 years after the S1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SZ-15 scores versus the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Pentax S1

 SZ-15 S1 
RevealedJune 2013March 2011Newer by 29 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus SZ-15

 S1 SZ-15 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Pentax S1

 SZ-15 S1 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-15 provides physical dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-15 versus the S1.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and S1 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and S1.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-15 to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SZ-15 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography factors
Pentax S1 Portrait photography factors
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Street photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography factors
Pentax S1 Sports photography factors
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography advice
Pentax S1 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography factors
Pentax S1 Landscape photography factors
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging factors
Pentax S1 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Pentax S1
 Olympus SZ-15Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SZ-15 Pentax Optio S1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 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 AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $174