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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax S1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2010
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
  • Revealed March 2011
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FX700 versus Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the S1 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was announced 7 months before the S1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the FX700 matches up versus the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Pentax S1

 FX700 S1 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic FX700

 S1 FX700 
RevealedMarch 2011July 2010More recent by 7 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Pentax S1

 FX700 S1 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX700 comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FX700 against the S1.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and S1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and S1.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older FX700 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax S1 Portrait photography highlights
38
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography details
Pentax S1 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX700
Sports photography with Pentax S1
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Travel photography camera
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX700
Vlogging with Pentax S1
33
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Pentax S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Pentax Optio S1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-07-21 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
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 - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 176 grams (0.39 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $399 $174