Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-x
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Released February 2019
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- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Announced December 2009
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-x Overview
Here is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic S1 versus Pentax K-x, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and K-x (12MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and K-x (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S1 was manufactured 9 years later than the K-x and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S1 matches up vs the K-x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-x Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 & Pentax K-x. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Pentax K-x
S1 | K-x | |||
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Announced | February 2019 | December 2009 | Fresher by 111 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 230k | Clearer display (+1870k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic S1
K-x | S1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Pentax K-x
S1 | K-x | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 comes with outside dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Pentax K-x has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic S1 versus Pentax K-x in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S1 vs the K-x.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and K-x is 54 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and K-x.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will produce greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent S1 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-x Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Pentax K-x | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Pentax K-x |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2019-02-01 | 2009-12-23 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4288 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 30 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 2,100k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/6000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 16.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/320s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1021 grams (2.25 pounds) | 580 grams (1.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 95 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.2 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.5 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 3333 | 811 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | 1900 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | 2 | One |
Price at launch | $2,498 | $600 |