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Pentax S1 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio S1 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Pentax S1 vs Samsung PL200 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
  • Revealed March 2011
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2010
Photography Glossary

Pentax S1 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Pentax S1 versus Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S1 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1 was manufactured 8 months later than the PL200 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S1 grades against the PL200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Samsung PL200

 S1 PL200 
IntroducedMarch 2011July 2010Fresher by 8 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Pentax S1

 PL200 S1 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax S1 and Samsung PL200

 S1 PL200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Pentax S1 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax S1 offers physical dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S1 compared to the PL200.

Pentax S1 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Pentax S1 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Pentax S1 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and PL200.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger S1 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Pentax S1 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Pentax S1 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax S1 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax S1 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography highlights
35
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax S1 Street photography info
Samsung PL200 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax S1
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
64
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax S1
Landscape photography with Samsung PL200
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
37
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax S1 Vlogging info
Samsung PL200 Vlogging info
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Pentax S1 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax S1 and Samsung PL200
 Pentax Optio S1Samsung PL200
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio S1 Samsung PL200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-03-02 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157g (0.35 pounds) 170g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $174 $0