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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax S1

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released March 2011
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax S1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was manufactured 23 months later than the S1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the TS25 grades against the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Pentax S1

 TS25 S1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013March 2011Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic TS25

 S1 TS25 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax S1

 TS25 S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS25 features outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TS25 versus the S1.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS25 and S1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS25 and S1.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TS25 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
Portrait photography with Pentax S1
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS25
Street photography with Pentax S1
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than others (144 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
Sports photography with Pentax S1
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography information
Pentax S1 Travel photography information
71
lighter than others (144 grams)
environment proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax S1 Landscape photography highlights
42
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
Vlogging with Pentax S1
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (144 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Pentax S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Pentax Optio S1
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 gr (0.32 pounds) 157 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 250 shots 260 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $180 $174