Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-S1
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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Replaced the Panasonic G5
- Refreshed by Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Announced August 2014
- Updated by Pentax K-S2
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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic G6 versus Pentax K-S1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the G6 (Four Thirds) and K-S1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.
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The G6 was released 16 months prior to the K-S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G6 grades vs the K-S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-S1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 & Pentax K-S1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G6 Gallery & Pentax K-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Pentax K-S1
G6 | K-S1 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Panasonic G6
K-S1 | G6 | |||
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Announced | August 2014 | ![]() | April 2013 | Fresher by 16 months |
Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Pentax K-S1
G6 | K-S1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G6 provides exterior measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 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).
Check out the Panasonic G6 versus Pentax K-S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G6 against the K-S1.
![Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G6-vs-Pentax-K-S1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and K-S1 is 74 and 69 respectively.
![Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G6-vs-Pentax-K-S1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G6 and K-S1.
All in all, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G6 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-S1 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older G6 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
![Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G6-vs-Pentax-K-S1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | Pentax K-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | Pentax K-S1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-04-24 | 2014-08-27 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime MII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,036k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 5.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.50 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 390 grams (0.86 pounds) | 558 grams (1.23 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 61 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 639 | 1061 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 shots | 410 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $750 | $339 |