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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
55 Imaging
54 Features
82 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69 Imaging
63 Features
70 Overall
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Announced February 2019
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ1000
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
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Updated by Pentax K-S2
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-S1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-S1, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is very well matched but the FZ1000 II (1") and K-S1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ1000 II was launched 4 years later than the K-S1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FZ1000 II matches up versus the K-S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Pentax K-S1

					

					

						
 FZ1000 II K-S1 
RevealedFebruary 2019August 2014Fresher by 55 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k921kClearer display (+319k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

					

					

						
 K-S1 FZ1000 II 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Pentax K-S1

					

					

						
 FZ1000 II K-S1 
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II enjoys physical measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Pentax K-S1 has dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ1000 II versus the K-S1.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and K-S1 is 55 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and K-S1.
All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 II includes the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The younger FZ1000 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

						Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ1000 II Portrait photography information
Pentax K-S1 Portrait photography information
72
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 has face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
77
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (20MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 includes face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Street photography camera
 Pentax K-S1 as a Street photography camera
71
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 exports RAW formats
 includes focus by touch
73
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 lighter than competition in class (558 grams)
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography factors
Pentax K-S1 Sports photography factors
69
 great zoom range (25-400mm  16.0 x zoom)
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 has tracking focus
 does not have phase detect auto focus
69
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 includes tracking focus
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.4 frames/s)
 terrible battery (410 per charge)
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography advice
Pentax K-S1 Travel photography advice
67
 has bluetooth
 includes focus by touch
 MP count decent (20MP)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 pretty wide (25mm)
 long reach (400mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
 lighter than competition in class (558 grams)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 does not have Timelapse mode
 terrible battery (410 shots)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax K-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
65
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 exports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 no anti aliasing filter
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 saves RAW formats
 terrible battery (410 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging features
Pentax K-S1 Vlogging features
67
 pretty wide (25mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 has mic support
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
33
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes face detect autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (558 grams)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 does not have microphone port
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Pentax K-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IIPentax K-S1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Pentax K-S1
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2019-02-18 2014-08-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Prime MII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos    
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-400mm (16.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-4.0 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 5.4fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 808 grams (1.78 pounds) 558 grams (1.23 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1061
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 410 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLC12PP D-LI109
Self timer Yes Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $898 $339