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Canon 80D vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
70
Overall
65

Canon 80D vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Previous Model is Canon 70D
  • Updated by Canon 90D
Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Refreshed by Pentax K-S2
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Canon 80D vs Pentax K-S1 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon 80D and Pentax K-S1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the 80D (24MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 80D was unveiled 18 months later than the K-S1 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 80D matches up versus the K-S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Pentax K-S1

 80D K-S1 
ReleasedFebruary 2016August 2014Fresher by 18 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Canon 80D

 K-S1 80D 

Common features in the Canon 80D and Pentax K-S1

 80D K-S1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Canon 80D vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 80D features outer measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Pentax K-S1 has proportions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 80D vs the K-S1.

Canon 80D vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 80D and K-S1 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 80D and K-S1.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon 80D to offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 80D provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 80D vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-S1 Portrait photography factors
79
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Street photography camera
69
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
73
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (558g)
great ISO range (51,200)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D Sports photography features
Pentax K-S1 Sports photography features
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.4 frames per second)
bad battery life (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D Travel photography details
Pentax K-S1 Travel photography details
76
environment proofing
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
60
lighter than competition in class (558 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (410 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D Landscape photography information
Pentax K-S1 Landscape photography information
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
bad battery life (410 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D Vlogging factors
Pentax K-S1 Vlogging factors
70
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (558g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
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Canon 80D vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Pentax K-S1
 Canon EOS 80DPentax K-S1
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 80D Pentax K-S1
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2016-02-18 2014-08-27
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Prime MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 16000 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 45 11
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 5.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730g (1.61 pounds) 558g (1.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 78
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 13.0
DXO Low light score 1135 1061
Other
Battery life 960 images 410 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,199 $339