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Pentax S1 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio S1 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Pentax S1 vs Samsung SL202 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 SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is PL50
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Pentax S1 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Pentax S1 and Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the S1 (14MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1 was unveiled 2 years after the SL202 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the S1 grades versus the SL202 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Samsung SL202

 S1 SL202 
IntroducedMarch 2011February 2009More modern by 25 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Pentax S1

 SL202 S1 

Common features in the Pentax S1 and Samsung SL202

 S1 SL202 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Pentax S1 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax S1 has exterior dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S1 compared to the SL202.

Pentax S1 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and SL202 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Pentax S1 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Pentax S1 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and SL202.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax S1 to result in greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger S1 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Pentax S1 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Pentax S1 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax S1 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax S1 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography info
35
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax S1
Street photography with Samsung SL202
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax S1 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL202 Sports photography advice
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax S1 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL202 Travel photography advice
64
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax S1
Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
27
decently wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
27
decently wide (28mm)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Pentax S1 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax S1 and Samsung SL202
 Pentax Optio S1Samsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio S1 Samsung SL202
Also called as - PL50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-03-02 2009-02-17
Body design 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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157 gr (0.35 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $174 $140