Kodak M381 vs Pentax K-S1

Following is a detailed overview of the Kodak M381 versus Pentax K-S1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Kodak and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the M381 (12MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the M381 (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The M381 was unveiled 6 years prior to the K-S1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Kodak M381 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the M381 scores versus the K-S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M381 & Pentax K-S1. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak M381 Gallery & Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak M381 has got outside dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax K-S1 has proportions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the M381 compared to the K-S1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M381 and K-S1 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M381 and K-S1.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M381 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-S1 will show more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged M381 will be behind in sensor innovation.