Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax K-S1
Portability
74 Imaging
59 Features
84 Overall
69
74 Imaging
59 Features
84 Overall
69
Portability
69 Imaging
64 Features
70 Overall
66
69 Imaging
64 Features
70 Overall
66
Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs
Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
- Announced July 2015
- Older Model is Panasonic GX7
Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed August 2014
- Later Model is Pentax K-S2
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic GX8 and Pentax K-S1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GX8 (20MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is very close but the GX8 (Four Thirds) and K-S1 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe GX8 was announced 11 months after the K-S1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GX8 scores vs the K-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax K-S1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and Pentax K-S1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GX8 Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Pentax K-S1
| GX8 | K-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2015 |  | August 2014 | More modern by 11 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Panasonic GX8
| K-S1 | GX8 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic GX8 and Pentax K-S1
| GX8 | K-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GX8 has got outer dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Pentax K-S1 has specifications of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
Check the Panasonic GX8 and Pentax K-S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the GX8 and the K-S1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX8 and K-S1 is 74 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX8 and K-S1.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The GX8 has got the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging. The fresher GX8 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX8
Portrait photography with Pentax K-S1
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsStreet Comparison
Panasonic GX8 Street photography info
Pentax K-S1 Street photography info
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (558 grams)
good ISO range (51,200)
screen does not articulate
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoSports Comparison
Panasonic GX8 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Sports photography camera
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.4 frames/s)
not so great battery (410 per charge)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesTravel Comparison
Panasonic GX8 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-S1 Travel photography highlights
weather sealing
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (330 per charge)
lighter than average in class (558 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (410 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesLandscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX8
Landscape photography with Pentax K-S1
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
not so great battery power (330 per charge)
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingVlogging Comparison
Panasonic GX8 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-S1 Vlogging advice
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic jack
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (558g)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | Pentax K-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | Pentax K-S1 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2015-07-16 | 2014-08-27 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine | 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 | 20MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 5.4fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | 487 grams (1.07 lb) | 558 grams (1.23 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 75 | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.5 | 23.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | 806 | 1061 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 images | 410 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $898 | $339 |
