Pentax S1 vs Sony S950

Below is a extensive analysis of the Pentax S1 versus Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1 (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1 was announced 2 years later than the S950 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S1 grades against the S950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax S1 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax S1 has external measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S1 compared to the S950.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and S950 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and S950.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax S1 to result in more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent S1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.