Panasonic S1 vs Pentax P70

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.