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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax S1

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Released November 2013
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
  • Announced March 2011
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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic LF1 versus Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly close but the LF1 (1/1.7") and S1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The LF1 was manufactured 2 years later than the S1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the LF1 scores against the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Pentax S1

 LF1 S1 
AnnouncedNovember 2013March 2011More recent by 34 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic LF1

 S1 LF1 

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Pentax S1

 LF1 S1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LF1 enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the LF1 versus the S1.

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the LF1 and S1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the LF1 and S1.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LF1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Pentax S1 will render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent LF1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LF1
Portrait photography with Pentax S1
42
focusing manually
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LF1
Street photography with Pentax S1
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Travel photography camera
64
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
64
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LF1
Landscape photography with Pentax S1
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LF1
Vlogging with Pentax S1
36
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Pentax S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Pentax Optio S1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-26 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 192 gr (0.42 lb) 157 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 211 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 260 pictures
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
Retail cost $500 $174