Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-S2

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.