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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Pentax K-5 IIs front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Introduced August 2019
Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Replaced the Pentax K-5
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic S1H and Pentax K-5 IIs, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was introduced 6 years later than the K-5 IIs and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S1H matches up vs the K-5 IIs when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 S1H K-5 IIs 
IntroducedAugust 2019June 2013More recent by 76 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k921kSharper screen (+1409k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Panasonic S1H

 K-5 IIs S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Pentax K-5 IIs

 S1H K-5 IIs 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1H enjoys physical measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 IIs has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1H and Pentax K-5 IIs in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S1H against the K-5 IIs.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and K-5 IIs is 52 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-5 IIs top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and K-5 IIs.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1H using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1H will offer more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer S1H provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-5 IIs Portrait photography highlights
85
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Street photography camera
69
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than average (1,052g)
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-5 IIs Sports photography highlights
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
bad battery (400 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography highlights
64
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery (400 CIPA)
more heavy than average (1,052 grams)
65
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1H
Landscape photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
bad battery (400 per charge)
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW files
weather proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging info
Pentax K-5 IIs Vlogging info
70
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (5952 x 3988 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (1,052g)
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Pentax K-5 IIs
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPentax K-5 IIs
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Pentax K-5 IIs
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2019-08-28 2013-06-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 204800 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 225 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 30 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,330k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052 gr (2.32 pounds) 760 gr (1.68 pounds)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1208
Other
Battery life 400 images 980 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two 1
Pricing at launch $3,998 $749