Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax S1
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
30
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
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
- Announced March 2011
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Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FS25 and Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the FS25 grades vs the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Pentax Optio S1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Pentax S1
| FS25 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic FS25
| S1 | FS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2011 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 25 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Pentax S1
| FS25 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 features outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FS25 and Pentax S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the FS25 compared to the S1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and S1 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and S1.
Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax S1 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FS25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography information
Pentax S1 Portrait photography information
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
Travel photography with Pentax S1
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Panasonic FS25 Vlogging factors
Pentax S1 Vlogging factors
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Pentax Optio S1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-01-27 | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.30 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 148g (0.33 pounds) | 157g (0.35 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 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 |
| Type of battery | - | 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $230 | $174 |
