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Pentax S1 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio S1 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Pentax S1 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
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Pentax S1 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Pentax S1 vs Samsung HZ35W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the S1 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1 was launched 9 months after the HZ35W so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S1 grades versus the HZ35W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Samsung HZ35W

 S1 HZ35W 
ReleasedMarch 2011June 2010More modern by 9 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Pentax S1

 HZ35W S1 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Pentax S1 and Samsung HZ35W

 S1 HZ35W 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Pentax S1 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax S1 has got outside measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S1 vs the HZ35W.

Pentax S1 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and HZ35W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Pentax S1 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Pentax S1 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and HZ35W.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax S1 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern S1 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Pentax S1 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Pentax S1 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax S1 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax S1 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography info
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
focusing manually
provides face detection autofocus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax S1 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax S1
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
64
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than average in class (245g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Pentax S1 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax S1 and Samsung HZ35W
 Pentax Optio S1Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio S1 Samsung HZ35W
Also called - WB650
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-03-02 2010-06-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157 grams (0.35 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $174 $300