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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax KP

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax KP 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 KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Introduced January 2017
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax KP Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic S1H versus Pentax KP, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the KP (24MP) is pretty comparable but the S1H (Full frame) and KP (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The S1H was brought out 2 years after the KP which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the S1H grades against the KP when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Pentax KP

 S1H KP 
IntroducedAugust 2019January 2017Newer by 32 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k921kSharper screen (+1409k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic S1H

 KP S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Pentax KP

 S1H KP 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H features outside measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1H versus Pentax KP in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1H vs the KP.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax KP size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1H and KP is 52 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and KP.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The S1H uses the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The fresher S1H should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography features
Pentax KP Portrait photography features
85
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography information
Pentax KP Street photography information
69
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than average (1,052 grams)
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
above average high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
Pentax KP as a Sports photography camera
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/24,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
not so great battery life (390 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1H
Travel photography with Pentax KP
64
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
more heavy than average (1,052 grams)
61
environment sealing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery life (390 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography features
Pentax KP Landscape photography features
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
bad battery power (400 shots)
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (819,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
not so great battery life (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
Vlogging with Pentax KP
70
selfie friendly display
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (5952 x 3988 pxls)
does have microphone support
more heavy than average (1,052g)
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Pentax KP
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPentax KP
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Pentax KP
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2019-08-28 2017-01-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 819200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 225 27
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 30 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,330 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000s 1/24000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052g (2.32 pounds) 703g (1.55 pounds)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos 390 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 2 One
Pricing at release $3,998 $747