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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W80

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W80 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released June 2009
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic S1 and Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1 was unveiled 19 months later than the W80 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S1 grades vs the W80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Pentax W80

 S1 W80 
ReleasedJanuary 2011June 2009Fresher by 19 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic S1

 W80 S1 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Pentax W80

 S1 W80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1 and Pentax W80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S1 versus the W80.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and W80 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and W80.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos although you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern S1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
Portrait photography with Pentax W80
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography info
Pentax W80 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography factors
Pentax W80 Sports photography factors
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
weather proof
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography highlights
Pentax W80 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competition (117 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
64
weather proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Landscape photography camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
weather proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W80 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Pentax W80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Pentax Optio W80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117g (0.26 lbs) 156g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $269 $250