Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax S1
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Launched July 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced March 2011
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Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZR1 and Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe ZR1 was revealed 19 months earlier than the S1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the ZR1 scores against the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 & Pentax Optio S1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery & Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Pentax S1
| ZR1 | S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic ZR1
| S1 | ZR1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2011 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 19 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Pentax S1
| ZR1 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR1 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ZR1 against the S1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZR1 and S1 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR1 and S1.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax S1 to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged ZR1 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Pentax Optio S1 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-ZX1 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-07-27 | 2011-03-02 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine V | - |
| 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.10 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 158g (0.35 pounds) | 157g (0.35 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 260 photos |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $280 | $174 |