Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-S2
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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
- Released February 2015
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-S1
Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FX580 and Pentax K-S2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the FX580 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FX580 was introduced 7 years before the K-S2 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FX580 grades vs the K-S2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-S2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Pentax K-S2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Pentax K-S2
FX580 | K-S2 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic FX580
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Released | February 2015 | January 2009 | More recent by 73 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Pentax K-S2
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX580 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax K-S2 has proportions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FX580 and Pentax K-S2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FX580 vs the K-S2.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and K-S2 is 95 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FX580 and K-S2.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FX580 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-S2 will give more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older FX580 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Pentax K-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Pentax K-S2 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FX550 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2009-01-27 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact 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 | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 5.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 167 grams (0.37 lb) | 678 grams (1.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $499 | $581 |