Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-S1

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.