Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax S1

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").

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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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 & Pentax Optio S1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LS5 Gallery & Pentax S1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.