Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-S2
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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
- Launched November 2013
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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 LF1 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-S2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and K-S2 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe LF1 was launched 14 months earlier than the K-S2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the LF1 grades vs the K-S2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-S2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Pentax K-S2. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LF1 Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Pentax K-S2
LF1 | K-S2 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic LF1
K-S2 | LF1 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | November 2013 | More recent by 14 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Pentax K-S2
LF1 | K-S2 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LF1 has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Pentax K-S2 has proportions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-S2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the LF1 vs the K-S2.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and K-S2 is 92 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the LF1 and K-S2.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LF1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-S2 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older LF1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | Pentax K-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | Pentax K-S2 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2013-11-26 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | PRIME MII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 5.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 192 grams (0.42 pounds) | 678 grams (1.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 211 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 410 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $500 | $581 |