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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 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
Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Pentax K-S2

 LF1 K-S2 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic LF1

 K-S2 LF1 
ReleasedFebruary 2015November 2013More recent by 14 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Pentax K-S2

 LF1 K-S2 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-S2 Portrait photography information
42
focusing manually
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
78
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
72
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (678g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Sports photography features
Pentax K-S2 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
70
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.4 frames/s)
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LF1
Travel photography with Pentax K-S2
64
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
65
weather sealing
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (678 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
low battery pack (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Vlogging info
Pentax K-S2 Vlogging info
36
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
71
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (678g)
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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Pentax K-S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Pentax K-S2
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