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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax S1

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Released October 2012
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LX10
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
  • Announced March 2011
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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and S1 (14MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and S1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX7 was unveiled 20 months later than the S1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the LX7 matches up vs the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Pentax S1

 LX7 S1 
AnnouncedOctober 2012March 2011More recent by 20 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic LX7

 S1 LX7 

Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax S1

 LX7 S1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX7 has outer dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst 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 LX7 and Pentax S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the LX7 vs the S1.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the LX7 and S1 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX7 and S1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX7 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Pentax S1 will deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger LX7 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography info
Pentax S1 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Street photography highlights
Pentax S1 Street photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (298 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Sports photography info
Pentax S1 Sports photography info
42
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Travel photography highlights
Pentax S1 Travel photography highlights
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better than average battery pack (330 shots)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competitors in class (298g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX7 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Vlogging information
Pentax S1 Vlogging information
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fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (298g)
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX7 and Pentax S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Pentax Optio S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-10-15 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 298 grams (0.66 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 147 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $400 $174