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Pentax S1 vs Sony S2000

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Pentax S1 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Pentax S1 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Pentax S1 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1 was revealed 14 months later than the S2000 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S1 scores against the S2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Sony S2000

 S1 S2000 
IntroducedMarch 2011January 2010Fresher by 14 months
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Pentax S1

 S2000 S1 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax S1 and Sony S2000

 S1 S2000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Pentax S1 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax S1 provides exterior 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 Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S1 compared to the S2000.

Pentax S1 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and S2000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax S1 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Pentax S1 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and S2000.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax S1 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax S1 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Pentax S1 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax S1 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax S1 Portrait photography features
Sony S2000 Portrait photography features
34
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax S1 Street photography information
Sony S2000 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax S1 Sports photography details
Sony S2000 Sports photography details
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax S1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
64
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
41
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
26
decent sized screen (3")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Pentax S1 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax S1 and Sony S2000
 Pentax Optio S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-03-02 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157 gr (0.35 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $174 $225