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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic S1 and Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the S1 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor size.

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The S1 was manufactured 3 years prior to the MX-1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S1 matches up against the MX-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Pentax MX-1

 S1 MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic S1

 MX-1 S1 
AnnouncedJuly 2013January 2011Fresher by 30 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Pentax MX-1

 S1 MX-1 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1 and Pentax MX-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S1 and the MX-1.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and MX-1 is 96 and 84 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and MX-1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The S1 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh tougher. The older S1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (391g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (290 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography features
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography features
62
lighter than competition in class (117g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
better than average battery pack (290 CIPA)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (391g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography highlights
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
55
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (290 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
33
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than average (391 grams)
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Pentax MX-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Pentax MX-1
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Pentax MX-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117 grams (0.26 lbs) 391 grams (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 208
Other
Battery life 240 photographs 290 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $269 $400