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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax S1

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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 FH7 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was manufactured 7 months after the S1 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the FH7 matches up vs the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Pentax S1

		

		

			
 FH7 S1 
ReleasedSeptember 2011March 2011More modern by 7 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic FH7

		

		

			
 S1 FH7 
Manually focus  More precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Pentax S1

		

		

			
 FH7 S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while 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 FH7 vs Pentax S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FH7 compared to the S1.
Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax S1 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and S1 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and S1.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH7 to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern FH7 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography details
Pentax S1 Portrait photography details
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 decent megapixels (16MP)
 offers face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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 focusing manually
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Street photography info
Pentax S1 Street photography info
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus by touch
 lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
56
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography highlights
Pentax S1 Sports photography highlights
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax S1 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
 supports focus by touch
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
Landscape photography with Pentax S1
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 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 missing Timelapse mode
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 focusing manually
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic FH7 as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
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 really wide (28mm)
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone support
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 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have microphone support
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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Pentax S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Pentax Optio S1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-09-07 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
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, 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 format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech - 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 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.30 m 3.90 m
Flash modes 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 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 157g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 260 shots 260 shots
Battery style 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
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $149 $174