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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax S1

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Announced 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
  • Launched March 2011
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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was brought out 23 months after the S1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the FH10 grades versus the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Pentax S1

 FH10 S1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013March 2011More modern by 23 months

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic FH10

 S1 FH10 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Pentax S1

 FH10 S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH10 offers outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FH10 versus the S1.

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and S1 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and S1.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH10 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger FH10 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography features
Pentax S1 Portrait photography features
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography highlights
Pentax S1 Street photography highlights
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography features
Pentax S1 Sports photography features
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography details
Pentax S1 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average (103 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography details
Pentax S1 Landscape photography details
39
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging advice
Pentax S1 Vlogging advice
31
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Pentax S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Pentax Optio S1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 103 grams (0.23 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 260 shots 260 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $110 $174