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Pentax K110D vs Pentax S1

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39
Pentax K110D front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Pentax K110D vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Introduced May 2006
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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Pentax K110D vs Pentax S1 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Pentax K110D and Pentax S1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the K110D (6MP) and S1 (14MP) and the K110D (APS-C) and S1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The K110D was released 5 years earlier than the S1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the K110D matches up versus the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Pentax S1

 K110D S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Pentax K110D

 S1 K110D 
IntroducedMarch 2011May 2006Fresher by 58 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K110D and Pentax S1

 K110D S1 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Pentax K110D vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K110D enjoys exterior dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K110D and Pentax S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the K110D versus the S1.

Pentax K110D vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K110D and S1 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Pentax K110D vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K110D vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K110D and S1.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K110D featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax S1 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older K110D will be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax K110D vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Pentax K110D vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K110D vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K110D Portrait photography factors
Pentax S1 Portrait photography factors
51
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K110D as a Street photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K110D
Sports photography with Pentax S1
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K110D
Travel photography with Pentax S1
45
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K110D Landscape photography features
Pentax S1 Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K110D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Pentax K110D vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K110D and Pentax S1
 Pentax K110DPentax Optio S1
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K110D Pentax Optio S1
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2006-05-22 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2008 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 210 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 585 grams (1.29 lb) 157 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $1,000 $174