Panasonic S1 vs Pentax P70
96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Revealed March 2009
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax P70 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic S1 versus Pentax P70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe S1 was unveiled 23 months after the P70 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S1 scores vs the P70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax P70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 and Pentax Optio P70. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Pentax P70
S1 | P70 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | March 2009 | Newer by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic S1
P70 | S1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Pentax P70
S1 | P70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 has physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic S1 versus Pentax P70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S1 versus the P70.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and P70 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and P70.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger S1 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax P70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Pentax Optio P70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Pentax Optio P70 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2009-03-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 117 grams (0.26 lb) | 155 grams (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $269 | $200 |