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Pentax S1 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio S1 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Pentax S1 vs Samsung SL102 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
  • Introduced March 2011
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also referred to as ES55
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Pentax S1 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Pentax S1 versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the S1 (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1 was launched 2 years after the SL102 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S1 grades against the SL102 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Samsung SL102

 S1 SL102 
RevealedMarch 2011January 2009More modern by 27 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Pentax S1

 SL102 S1 

Common features in the Pentax S1 and Samsung SL102

 S1 SL102 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Pentax S1 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax S1 has 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 SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Pentax S1 versus Samsung SL102 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S1 against the SL102.

Pentax S1 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and SL102 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Pentax S1 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Pentax S1 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and SL102.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax S1 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent S1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax S1 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Pentax S1 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax S1 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
24
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
lighter than others (116g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax S1 Sports photography details
Samsung SL102 Sports photography details
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax S1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Travel photography highlights
64
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
lighter than others (116 grams)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
26
fast max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax S1
Vlogging with Samsung SL102
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
29
fast max aperture (f)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
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Pentax S1 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax S1 and Samsung SL102
 Pentax Optio S1Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio S1 Samsung SL102
Otherwise known as - ES55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-03-02 2009-01-08
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 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157g (0.35 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $174 $130