Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax S1
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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91 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS8
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
(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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Its time to look closer at the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ZS7 was manufactured 5 months later than the S1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ZS7 scores versus the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Pentax Optio S1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Pentax S1
| ZS7 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic ZS7
| S1 | ZS7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax S1
| ZS7 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | March 2011 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS7 offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS7 against the S1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS7 and S1 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS7 and S1.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax S1 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.
Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS7
Portrait photography with Pentax S1
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Panasonic ZS7 Street photography details
Pentax S1 Street photography details
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography factors
Pentax S1 Sports photography factors
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography information
Pentax S1 Travel photography information
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography advice
Pentax S1 Landscape photography advice
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging highlights
Pentax S1 Vlogging highlights
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Pentax Optio S1 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ10 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2011-03-02 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine HD II | - |
| 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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing 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 pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| 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 per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 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 file format | AVCHD Lite | 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 | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 218 grams (0.48 lb) | 157 grams (0.35 lb) |
| Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (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 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 photographs |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $350 | $174 |