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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax S1

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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
  • Announced March 2011
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic ZS5 versus Pentax S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was unveiled 8 months prior to the S1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ZS5 scores against the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Pentax S1

 ZS5 S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic ZS5

 S1 ZS5 
AnnouncedMarch 2011June 2010Fresher by 8 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax S1

 ZS5 S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS5 offers outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS5 versus Pentax S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS5 against the S1.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS5 and S1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS5 and S1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax S1 to show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older ZS5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS5
Street photography with Pentax S1
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (214g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS5
Sports photography with Pentax S1
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS5
Travel photography with Pentax S1
63
lighter than others in class (214g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography info
Pentax S1 Landscape photography info
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging factors
Pentax S1 Vlogging factors
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (214g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 Pentax Optio S1
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ8 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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 (30fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 214 gr (0.47 lbs) 157 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 - 260 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $174