Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K-S1
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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Boost to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Introduced April 2009
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
- Launched August 2014
- Replacement is Pentax K-S2
Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FS42 and Pentax K-S1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and K-S1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FS42 was unveiled 6 years before the K-S1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FS42 scores against the K-S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K-S1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 & Pentax K-S1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS42 Gallery & Pentax K-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Pentax K-S1
FS42 | K-S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Panasonic FS42
K-S1 | FS42 | |||
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Launched | August 2014 | April 2009 | More modern by 65 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Pentax K-S1
FS42 | K-S1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS42 has physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax K-S1 has dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
See the Panasonic FS42 and Pentax K-S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FS42 against the K-S1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS42 and K-S1 is 95 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS42 and K-S1.
Clearly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FS42 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-S1 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS42 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Pentax K-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Pentax K-S1 |
Category | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-04-17 | 2014-08-27 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime MII |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 5.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 132g (0.29 lb) | 558g (1.23 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1061 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $580 | $339 |