Pentax S1 vs Samsung EX2F

The following is a extended review of the Pentax S1 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the S1 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty comparable but the S1 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1 was manufactured 21 months before the EX2F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S1 scores vs the EX2F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio S1 & Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax S1 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax S1 offers outside measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1 and the EX2F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and EX2F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Pentax S1 will show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.