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Nikon D600 vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73
Nikon D600 front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
70
Overall
66

Nikon D600 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs

Nikon D600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Released November 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon D300S
  • Renewed by Nikon D610
Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Later Model is Pentax K-S2
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Nikon D600 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon D600 versus Pentax K-S1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the D600 (24MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is relatively similar but the D600 (Full frame) and K-S1 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The D600 was manufactured 21 months before the K-S1 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D600 scores versus the K-S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Pentax K-S1

 D600 K-S1 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Nikon D600

 K-S1 D600 
ReleasedAugust 2014November 2012Newer by 21 months

Common features in the Nikon D600 and Pentax K-S1

 D600 K-S1 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution921k921kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon D600 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D600 has exterior measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S1 has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the D600 compared to the K-S1.

Nikon D600 vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D600 and K-S1 is 56 and 69 respectively.

Nikon D600 vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D600 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D600 and K-S1.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D600 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon D600 will offer you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged D600 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon D600 vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon D600 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D600 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D600
Portrait photography with Pentax K-S1
82
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
78
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D600 Street photography details
Pentax K-S1 Street photography details
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
73
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (558g)
good high ISO (51,200)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D600 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-S1 Sports photography highlights
70
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (5.5 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
69
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.4 frames/s)
low battery (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D600 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than others in class (558 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low battery (410 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D600
Landscape photography with Pentax K-S1
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
low battery (410 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D600 Vlogging features
Pentax K-S1 Vlogging features
30
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (558 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Nikon D600 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D600 and Pentax K-S1
 Nikon D600Pentax K-S1
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D600 Pentax K-S1
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-11-13 2014-08-27
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 Prime MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 6016 x 4016 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 39 11
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.5fps 5.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850 gr (1.87 lb) 558 gr (1.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 94 78
DXO Color Depth score 25.1 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score 14.2 13.0
DXO Low light score 2980 1061
Other
Battery life 900 photos 410 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 D-LI109
Self timer Yes Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual One
Price at launch $1,900 $339