Pentax S1 vs Sony H300

Following is a in depth assessment of the Pentax S1 versus Sony H300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1 (14MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1 was launched 3 years earlier than the H300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S1 scores vs the H300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax S1 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax S1 has got 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) and the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax S1 versus Sony H300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1 versus the H300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and H300 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and H300.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony H300 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged S1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.