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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
70
Overall
65

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(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
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 Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Renewed by Pentax K-S2
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Pentax K-S1

 FX48 K-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Panasonic FX48

 K-S1 FX48 
LaunchedAugust 2014January 2009More recent by 67 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax K-S1

 FX48 K-S1 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
27
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (558g)
good high ISO (51,200)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-S1 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
69
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.4 fps)
terrible battery life (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX48
Travel photography with Pentax K-S1
58
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than average (558 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-S1 Landscape photography advice
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
terrible battery life (410 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-S1 Vlogging highlights
30
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (558 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Pentax K-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Pentax K-S1
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