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Panasonic L1 vs Pentax S1

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Panasonic L1
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Revealed April 2007
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
  • Launched March 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax S1 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic L1 versus Pentax S1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and S1 (14MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and S1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The L1 was launched 4 years earlier than the S1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the L1 scores against the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Pentax S1

 L1 S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic L1

 S1 L1 
LaunchedMarch 2011April 2007Newer by 47 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k207kSharper display (+23k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic L1 and Pentax S1

 L1 S1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic L1 comes with exterior measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has proportions 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 L1 versus Pentax S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the L1 vs the S1.

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L1 and S1 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L1 and S1.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The L1 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax S1 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged L1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic L1 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic L1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (7MP)
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic L1 Street photography information
Pentax S1 Street photography information
58
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (606 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic L1 Sports photography highlights
Pentax S1 Sports photography highlights
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic L1
Travel photography with Pentax S1
50
lighter than competitors in class (606 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (7MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
64
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic L1
Landscape photography with Pentax S1
47
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7MP)
no Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic L1
Vlogging with Pentax S1
9
no video shooting
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Panasonic L1 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic L1 and Pentax S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Pentax Optio S1
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2007-04-11 2011-03-02
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 7MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3136 x 2352 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 207 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 606 grams (1.34 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") 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 - 260 shots
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/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,500 $174