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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax S1

Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
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 FH25 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was launched about the same time to the S1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FH25 scores vs the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Pentax S1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic FH25

		

		

			
 S1 FH25 
Focus manually  More precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax S1

		

		

			
 FH25 S1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011March 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither contains Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH25 compared to the S1.
Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax S1 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and S1 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and S1.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH25 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography advice
Pentax S1 Portrait photography advice
34
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 offers face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
35
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FH25 Street photography highlights
Pentax S1 Street photography highlights
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
56
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography information
Pentax S1 Sports photography information
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax S1 as a Travel photography camera
65
 good MP (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax S1 Landscape photography highlights
38
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse function
42
 focusing manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual exposure not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging advice
Pentax S1 Vlogging advice
31
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone socket
28
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have mic jack
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Pentax S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Pentax Optio S1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI -
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT Screen LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
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 720p (24 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
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lbs) 157 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 250 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 Single Single
Retail price $180 $174