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Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Pentax Optio S1 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42

Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Announced March 2011
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched September 2011
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Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB750, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S1 (14MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1 was announced 6 months prior to the WB750 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the S1 grades versus the WB750 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Samsung WB750

 S1 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Pentax S1

 WB750 S1 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax S1 and Samsung WB750

 S1 WB750 
LaunchedMarch 2011September 2011Same generation
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax S1 enjoys outer dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung WB750 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S1 against the WB750.

Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and WB750 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and WB750.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax S1 to produce greater detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively.

Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (13 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax S1 Sports photography info
Samsung WB750 Sports photography info
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax S1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Travel photography camera
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good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competitors (193 grams)
MP count good (13MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax S1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax S1 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB750 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax S1 and Samsung WB750
 Pentax Optio S1Samsung WB750
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio S1 Samsung WB750
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-03-02 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4096 x 3072
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157 gr (0.35 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $174 $339