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Panasonic F5 vs Pentax S1

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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 F5 vs Pentax S1 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic F5 vs Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The F5 was unveiled 23 months after the S1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the F5 scores versus the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Pentax S1

 F5 S1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013March 2011Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic F5

 S1 F5 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Pentax S1

 F5 S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic F5 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic F5 vs Pentax S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the F5 compared to the S1.

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and S1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the F5 and S1.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent F5 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography features
Pentax S1 Portrait photography features
29
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 Street photography features
Pentax S1 Street photography features
56
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 Sports photography advice
Pentax S1 Sports photography advice
33
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 Travel photography information
Pentax S1 Travel photography information
68
lighter than others in class (121g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 Landscape photography information
Pentax S1 Landscape photography information
33
decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic F5 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Pentax S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Pentax Optio S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 157 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 images 260 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $100 $174