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Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax S1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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
  • Released March 2011
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Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax S1 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH5 versus Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was unveiled within a month of the S1 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FH5 grades against the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Pentax S1

 FH5 S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic FH5

 S1 FH5 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Pentax S1

 FH5 S1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011March 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 features outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has proportions 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH5 and the S1.

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and S1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and S1.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH5 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography advice
Pentax S1 Portrait photography advice
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH5
Street photography with Pentax S1
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (121g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Sports photography info
Pentax S1 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Travel photography information
Pentax S1 Travel photography information
71
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
has focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography features
Pentax S1 Landscape photography features
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Vlogging info
Pentax S1 Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Pentax S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Pentax Optio S1
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 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 operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $169 $174