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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax S1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
Pentax S1
(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
  • Introduced March 2011
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax S1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FP1 was released 14 months earlier than the S1 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FP1 grades against the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Pentax S1

 FP1 S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic FP1

 S1 FP1 
IntroducedMarch 2011January 2010More modern by 14 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax S1

 FP1 S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP1 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FP1 vs the S1.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and S1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and S1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax S1 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography features
Pentax S1 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography features
Pentax S1 Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (151g)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography advice
Pentax S1 Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography info
Pentax S1 Landscape photography info
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging information
Pentax S1 Vlogging information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Pentax S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Pentax Optio S1
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-03-02
Body design Ultracompact 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - 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 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 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 data format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lbs) 157 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - 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 1 1
Launch price $153 $174