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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax S1

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Announced February 2019
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
  • Announced March 2011
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax S1 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic S1 versus Pentax S1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and S1 (14MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and S1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The S1 was revealed 8 years after the S1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S1 grades against the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Pentax S1

 S1 S1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019March 2011Newer by 97 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic S1

 S1 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Pentax S1

 S1 S1 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 provides outer measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S1 vs the S1.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and S1 is 54 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and S1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1 will produce more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher S1 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
Pentax S1 Portrait photography details
85
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
35
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography info
Pentax S1 Street photography info
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition (1,021g)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography highlights
Pentax S1 Sports photography highlights
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
not so great battery life (380 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography information
Pentax S1 Travel photography information
59
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
not so great battery life (380 CIPA)
heavier than competition (1,021 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography info
Pentax S1 Landscape photography info
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
not so great battery life (380 CIPA)
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging factors
Pentax S1 Vlogging factors
32
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,021g)
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Pentax S1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Pentax Optio S1
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-02-01 2011-03-02
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, 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, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1021 gr (2.25 lbs) 157 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3333 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos 260 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two Single
Price at release $2,498 $174