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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax S1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
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 FH1 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was brought out 14 months prior to the S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH1 grades against the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Pentax S1

 FH1 S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic FH1

 S1 FH1 
AnnouncedMarch 2011January 2010More recent by 14 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Pentax S1

 FH1 S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 provides outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the FH1 vs the S1.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and S1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and S1.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax S1 to render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FH1 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography factors
Pentax S1 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
Sports photography with Pentax S1
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
Travel photography with Pentax S1
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography info
Pentax S1 Landscape photography info
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging features
Pentax S1 Vlogging features
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Pentax S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Pentax Optio S1
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163g (0.36 pounds) 157g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $150 $174