Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-S1
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
- Launched August 2014
- Renewed by Pentax K-S2
Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FX48 versus Pentax K-S1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the FX48 (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FX48 was released 6 years prior to the K-S1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FX48 grades against the K-S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-S1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Pentax K-S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Pentax K-S1
FX48 | K-S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Panasonic FX48
K-S1 | FX48 | |||
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Launched | August 2014 | January 2009 | More recent by 67 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax K-S1
FX48 | K-S1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX48 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax K-S1 has proportions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FX48 versus Pentax K-S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FX48 compared to the K-S1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and K-S1 is 95 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FX48 and K-S1.
All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FX48 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-S1 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older FX48 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Pentax K-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Pentax K-S1 |
Other name | Lumix DMC-FX40 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2009-01-27 | 2014-08-27 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime MII |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 5.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 lb) | 558 grams (1.23 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $325 | $339 |