Clicky

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax S1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Launched July 2011
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
  • Launched March 2011
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic LS5 versus Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the S1 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

The LS5 was announced 5 months after the S1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the LS5 grades against the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Pentax S1

 LS5 S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic LS5

 S1 LS5 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Pentax S1

 LS5 S1 
LaunchedJuly 2011March 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LS5 comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LS5 versus Pentax S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the LS5 and the S1.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LS5 and S1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the LS5 and S1.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you have to take the age of the cameras into account.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
Portrait photography with Pentax S1
33
good resolution (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Street photography details
Pentax S1 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Sports photography advice
Pentax S1 Sports photography advice
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Travel photography advice
Pentax S1 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competition (126g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery (160 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography advice
Pentax S1 Landscape photography advice
36
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (160 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Vlogging highlights
Pentax S1 Vlogging highlights
32
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Pentax S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Pentax Optio S1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-21 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 157g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 photos 260 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $294 $174