Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax S1
95 Imaging
37 Features
17 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
(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
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax S1 Overview
Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FP2 versus Pentax S1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FP2 was manufactured 14 months earlier than the S1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FP2 grades against the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Pentax Optio S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Pentax S1
| FP2 | S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic FP2
| S1 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 14 months |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax S1
| FP2 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 features outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FP2 versus Pentax S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FP2 compared to the S1.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and S1 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and S1.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images however you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older FP2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Pentax Optio S1 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2011-03-02 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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), 848 x 480 (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 file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 151 grams (0.33 lbs) | 157 grams (0.35 lbs) |
| 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 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 images |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $80 | $174 |
