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Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio S1 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB800F 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 WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Pentax S1 versus Samsung WB800F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the S1 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1 was announced 22 months earlier than the WB800F making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the S1 scores vs the WB800F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Samsung WB800F

 S1 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Pentax S1

 WB800F S1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013March 2011Newer by 22 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax S1 and Samsung WB800F

 S1 WB800F 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax S1 has outer measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Pentax S1 versus Samsung WB800F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S1 versus the WB800F.

Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and WB800F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and WB800F.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB800F to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged S1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax S1 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography info
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax S1 Street photography factors
Samsung WB800F Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax S1 Sports photography info
Samsung WB800F Sports photography info
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax S1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
64
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (218 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax S1 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB800F Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
35
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Pentax S1 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax S1 and Samsung WB800F
 Pentax Optio S1Samsung WB800F
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio S1 Samsung WB800F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-03-02 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
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 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157 gr (0.35 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $174 $300