Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-S1
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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
- Announced December 2013
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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
- Announced August 2014
- Successor is Pentax K-S2
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic GM1 and Pentax K-S1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GM1 (16MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the GM1 (Four Thirds) and K-S1 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GM1 was introduced 8 months before the K-S1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GM1 scores against the K-S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-S1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 and Pentax K-S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GM1 Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Pentax K-S1
GM1 | K-S1 | |||
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Display resolution | 1036k | 921k | Sharper display (+115k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Panasonic GM1
K-S1 | GM1 | |||
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Announced | August 2014 | December 2013 | Fresher by 8 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Pentax K-S1
GM1 | K-S1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GM1 offers outer measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax K-S1 has sizing of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic GM1 and Pentax K-S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GM1 vs the K-S1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GM1 and K-S1 is 93 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GM1 and K-S1.
All in all, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GM1 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-S1 will give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older GM1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | Pentax K-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | Pentax K-S1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2013-12-19 | 2014-08-27 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime MII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,036k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 5.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/50 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 204 grams (0.45 lb) | 558 grams (1.23 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 66 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.3 | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | 660 | 1061 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | 410 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $750 | $339 |