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Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax S1

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX77
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
  • Introduced March 2011
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Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FX78 and Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was launched very close to the S1 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FX78 matches up versus the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Pentax S1

		

		

			
 FX78 S1 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic FX78

		

		

			
 S1 FX78 
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Pentax S1

		

		

			
 FX78 S1 
IntroducedJanuary 2011March 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX78 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FX78 compared to the S1.
Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax S1 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and S1 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FX78 and S1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Pentax S1 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography features
Pentax S1 Portrait photography features
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 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
35
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic FX78
Street photography with Pentax S1
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
56
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography information
Pentax S1 Sports photography information
28
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking focus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 low MP (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (200 CIPA)
 has no phase detect AF
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography highlights
Pentax S1 Travel photography highlights
56
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 not so great battery (200 shots)
 low MP (12MP)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
64
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX78
Landscape photography with Pentax S1
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen larger than average (3.5")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
 manual mode not possible
 low MP (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 not so great battery (200 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse function
42
 manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7")
 lack of manual exposure
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic FX78 as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 no mic jack
28
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external microphone socket
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Pentax S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Pentax Optio S1
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX77 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-25 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AEB    
WB 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), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 142g (0.31 lbs) 157g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 200 photographs 260 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $210 $174