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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax P70

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax P70 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 P70
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Pentax P70

 S1 P70 
RevealedJanuary 2011March 2009Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic S1

 P70 S1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Pentax P70

 S1 P70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and P70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography advice
Pentax P70 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography highlights
Pentax P70 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography details
Pentax P70 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography advice
Pentax P70 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than others (117 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography information
Pentax P70 Landscape photography information
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
32
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1
Vlogging with Pentax P70
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Pentax P70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Pentax Optio P70
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