Pentax S1 vs Sony TF1

Let's look more closely at the Pentax S1 and Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S1 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1 was revealed 3 years before the TF1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the S1 matches up vs the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are provided at Pentax S1 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax S1 provides outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S1 compared to the TF1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and TF1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and TF1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TF1 to render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged S1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.