Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax S1
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
34
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
34
Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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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On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH8 and Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the FH8 scores vs the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Pentax Optio S1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Pentax S1
| FH8 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | March 2011 | More modern by 11 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic FH8
| S1 | FH8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Pentax S1
| FH8 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH8 enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FH8 compared to the S1.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and S1 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and S1.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher FH8 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography information
Pentax S1 Portrait photography information
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (123g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports photography with Panasonic FH8
Sports photography with Pentax S1
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Panasonic FH8 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Travel photography camera
lighter than competition (123g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography features
Pentax S1 Landscape photography features
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging with Panasonic FH8
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (123g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Pentax Optio S1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2011-03-02 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface 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 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 4cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 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 | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 123 gr (0.27 lbs) | 157 gr (0.35 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 |
| Form 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 | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $149 | $174 |