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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax S1

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced April 2012
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
  • Released March 2011
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax S1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was announced 14 months after the S1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FZ150 grades versus the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Pentax S1

 FZ150 S1 
ReleasedApril 2012March 2011More modern by 14 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic FZ150

 S1 FZ150 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax S1

 FZ150 S1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ150 features external measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ150 and the S1.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and S1 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ150 and S1.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax S1 to produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher FZ150 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
35
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography information
Pentax S1 Street photography information
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (528g)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography information
Pentax S1 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (410 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography features
Pentax S1 Travel photography features
56
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (528 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax S1 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (410 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging factors
Pentax S1 Vlogging factors
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quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (528 grams)
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Pentax Optio S1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-04-11 2011-03-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 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 format MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 528 grams (1.16 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 132 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots 260 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $499 $174