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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
70
Overall
65

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 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
Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Pentax K-S1

 FS7 K-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Panasonic FS7

 K-S1 FS7 
RevealedAugust 2014January 2009More modern by 68 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax K-S1

 FS7 K-S1 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and K-S1 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-S1 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (558 grams)
above average ISO range (51,200)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS7
Sports photography with Pentax K-S1
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
69
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.4 frames/s)
bad battery (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-S1 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than competition in class (558 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery (410 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-S1 Landscape photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
bad battery (410 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS7
Vlogging with Pentax K-S1
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (558g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Pentax K-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Pentax K-S1
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