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Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax S1

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

		

		

			
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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).
Contrast the Panasonic FH5 versus Pentax S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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)
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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