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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax S1

Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS200
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
  • Introduced March 2011
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic ZS100 versus Pentax S1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and S1 (14MP) and the ZS100 (1") and S1 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS100 was revealed 4 years later than the S1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the ZS100 matches up versus the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Pentax S1

 ZS100 S1 
IntroducedJanuary 2016March 2011More recent by 59 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic ZS100

 S1 ZS100 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax S1

 ZS100 S1 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS100 comes with external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS100 vs the S1.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS100 and S1 is 87 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS100 and S1.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS100 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS100 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger ZS100 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
65
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Street photography details
Pentax S1 Street photography details
78
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lighter than average (312 grams)
screen is fixed
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
68
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking focus
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS100
Travel photography with Pentax S1
75
lighter than average (312g)
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography advice
Pentax S1 Landscape photography advice
68
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging details
Pentax S1 Vlogging details
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (312g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Pentax Optio S1
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ100 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-01-05 2011-03-02
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type MOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 9.9fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 312 grams (0.69 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 559 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $700 $174