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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-x

Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed August 2019
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Launched December 2009
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-x Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic S1H versus Pentax K-x, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and K-x (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and K-x (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The S1H was launched 9 years after the K-x which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S1H grades against the K-x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Pentax K-x

 S1H K-x 
LaunchedAugust 2019December 2009Newer by 118 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2330k230kCrisper screen (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic S1H

 K-x S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Pentax K-x

 S1H K-x 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H enjoys exterior measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has proportions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1H versus Pentax K-x in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S1H versus the K-x.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and K-x is 52 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and K-x.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1H because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1H will show more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent S1H should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography information
Pentax K-x Portrait photography information
85
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/320s)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
63
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1H
Street photography with Pentax K-x
69
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proof
good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than average (1,052 grams)
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography information
Pentax K-x Sports photography information
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
low battery (400 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
61
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery life (1,900 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery (400 shots)
more heavy than average (1,052 grams)
54
better than average battery life (1,900 CIPA)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography info
Pentax K-x Landscape photography info
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
low battery (400 shots)
61
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (1,900 CIPA)
screen is small (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
Vlogging with Pentax K-x
70
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (5952 x 3988 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (1,052g)
27
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Pentax K-x
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPentax K-x
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Pentax K-x
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2019-08-28 2009-12-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Prime
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 30 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 2,330k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/6000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/320 secs 1/180 secs
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 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) 580 grams (1.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 811
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 1900 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Two 1
Price at release $3,998 $600