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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax P70

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Introduced August 2019
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced March 2009
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax P70 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic S1H versus Pentax P70, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and P70 (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and P70 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The S1H was launched 10 years later than the P70 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S1H grades vs the P70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Pentax P70

 S1H P70 
IntroducedAugust 2019March 2009Fresher by 128 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2330k230kClearer display (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic S1H

 P70 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Pentax P70

 S1H P70 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H enjoys physical dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1H versus Pentax P70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S1H compared to the P70.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and P70 is 52 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and P70.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1H featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern S1H will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography details
Pentax P70 Portrait photography details
85
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography details
Pentax P70 Street photography details
69
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052g)
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1H
Sports photography with Pentax P70
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
not so great battery (400 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography highlights
Pentax P70 Travel photography highlights
64
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery (400 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052 grams)
56
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography advice
Pentax P70 Landscape photography advice
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
not so great battery (400 shots)
32
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
Pentax P70 as a Vlogging camera
70
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (5952 x 3988 pxls)
has microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (1,052g)
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Pentax P70
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Pentax Optio P70
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2019-08-28 2009-03-02
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Available lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 2,330 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052g (2.32 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 400 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Two 1
Price at launch $3,998 $200