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Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax S1

Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
34

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax S1 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was introduced within a month of the S1 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FH27 grades vs the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Pentax S1

		

		

			
 FH27 S1 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic FH27

		

		

			
 S1 FH27 
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Pentax S1

		

		

			
 FH27 S1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011March 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH27 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH27 versus the S1.
Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax S1 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and S1 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and S1.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH27 to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.
	
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Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
Portrait photography with Pentax S1
34
 decent MP (16MP)
 includes face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
35
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (14MP)
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch to focus
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
56
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic FH27 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
39
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography information
Pentax S1 Travel photography information
68
 features touch to focus
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
64
 MP count good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography information
Pentax S1 Landscape photography information
43
 really wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 lack of manual mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 missing Timelapse function
42
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging features
Pentax S1 Vlogging features
32
 really wide (28mm)
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external microphone jack
28
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Pentax S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Pentax Optio S1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI -
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.80 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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 file 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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
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 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 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    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $229 $174