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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax ist DS2

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Pentax ist DS2 front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax ist DS2 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Launched August 2019
Pentax ist DS2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed August 2005
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax ist DS2 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic S1H and Pentax ist DS2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and ist DS2 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1H was brought out 14 years later than the ist DS2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S1H grades vs the ist DS2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Pentax ist DS2

 S1H ist DS2 
RevealedAugust 2019August 2005More recent by 171 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2330k210kCrisper display (+2120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Panasonic S1H

 ist DS2 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Pentax ist DS2

 S1H ist DS2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H enjoys outside dimensions 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 ist DS2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S1H against the ist DS2.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax ist DS2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and ist DS2 is 52 and 68 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax ist DS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and ist DS2.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1H due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1H will provide you with greater detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher S1H will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax ist DS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax ist DS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax ist DS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography features
Pentax ist DS2 Portrait photography features
85
manual focus
high flash sync (1/320s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1H
Street photography with Pentax ist DS2
69
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052g)
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (605g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography advice
Pentax ist DS2 Sports photography advice
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
low battery life (400 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography features
Pentax ist DS2 Travel photography features
64
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery life (400 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
52
lighter than competition (605 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1H
Landscape photography with Pentax ist DS2
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
low battery life (400 per charge)
46
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
Vlogging with Pentax ist DS2
70
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (5952 x 3988 resolution)
comes with mic support
heavier than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
22
lighter than competition (605g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low ( resolution)
no microphone jack
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Pentax ist DS2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPentax ist DS2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Pentax ist DS2
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2019-08-28 2005-08-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Pentax KAF
Available lenses 30 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 2,330k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes 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 reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 5952x3988 -
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 pounds) 605 grams (1.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC card
Storage slots Two One
Launch cost $3,998 -