Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-S1
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Launched January 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
- Revealed August 2014
- Newer Model is Pentax K-S2
Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax K-S1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and K-S1 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FS7 was released 6 years before the K-S1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the FS7 grades versus the K-S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-S1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Pentax K-S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Pentax K-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Pentax K-S1
FS7 | K-S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Panasonic FS7
K-S1 | FS7 | |||
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Revealed | August 2014 | January 2009 | More modern by 68 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax K-S1
FS7 | K-S1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS7 features external measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S1 has measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax K-S1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FS7 compared to the K-S1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and K-S1 is 95 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FS7 and K-S1.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FS7 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-S1 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FS7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Pentax K-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Pentax K-S1 |
Class | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2009-01-16 | 2014-08-27 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime MII |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 5.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | 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 | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 139g (0.31 lbs) | 558g (1.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1061 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $160 | $339 |