Panasonic S1R vs Pentax ist DS2
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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax ist DS2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Released February 2019
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Launched August 2005
Panasonic S1R vs Pentax ist DS2 Overview
Below is a extended review of the Panasonic S1R and Pentax ist DS2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and ist DS2 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S1R was manufactured 13 years later than the ist DS2 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the S1R scores versus the ist DS2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic S1R vs Pentax ist DS2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Pentax ist DS2. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Pentax ist DS2
S1R | ist DS2 | |||
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Launched | February 2019 | August 2005 | More recent by 164 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 210k | Sharper screen (+1890k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Panasonic S1R
ist DS2 | S1R |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Pentax ist DS2
S1R | ist DS2 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic S1R vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1R offers outside dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Pentax ist DS2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic S1R and Pentax ist DS2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S1R vs the ist DS2.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1R and ist DS2 is 54 and 68 respectively.
Panasonic S1R vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1R and ist DS2.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1R due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S1R will offer greater detail due to its extra 41MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher S1R will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Pentax ist DS2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Pentax ist DS2 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2019-02-01 | 2005-08-22 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 47 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 8000 x 6000 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | Pentax KAF |
Number of lenses | 30 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/320s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | - |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1020 gr (2.25 lbs) | 605 gr (1.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 100 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 3525 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | Dual | 1 |
Price at release | $3,698 | - |