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Pentax S1 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Pentax Optio S1 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
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Pentax S1 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

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
  • Revealed March 2011
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
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Pentax S1 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Pentax S1 and Samsung HZ25W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the S1 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1 was introduced 8 months after the HZ25W so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S1 grades vs the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Samsung HZ25W

		

		

			
 S1 HZ25W 
ReleasedMarch 2011July 2010More modern by 8 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Pentax S1

		

		

			
 HZ25W S1 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax S1 and Samsung HZ25W

		

		

			
 S1 HZ25W 
Manual focus  More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax S1 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax S1 has outer dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S1 against the HZ25W.
Pentax S1 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and HZ25W is 93 and 70 respectively.
Pentax S1 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax S1 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and HZ25W.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Pentax S1 to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer S1 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
	
			Pentax S1 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax S1 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax S1 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
35
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
34
 has manual focus
 saves RAW files
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Pentax S1 Street photography features
Samsung HZ25W Street photography features
56
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
55
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
 Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
39
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
34
 long zoom range (26-624mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Pentax S1 as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
64
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
52
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (26mm)
 long zoom (624mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 low resolution (12MP)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Pentax S1 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography details
42
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (26mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 lack of manual mode
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax S1 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging features
28
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic port
24
 fairly wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external mic support
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Pentax S1 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax S1 and Samsung HZ25W
 Pentax Optio S1Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio S1 Samsung HZ25W
Otherwise known as - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-03-02 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.90 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 157 gr (0.35 lbs) 428 gr (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $174 $350