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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
70
Overall
65

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs

Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Launched July 2011
Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Successor is Pentax K-S2
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-S1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the LS5 (14MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the LS5 (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The LS5 was introduced 4 years earlier than the K-S1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the LS5 scores vs the K-S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Pentax K-S1

 LS5 K-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Panasonic LS5

 K-S1 LS5 
LaunchedAugust 2014July 2011More modern by 37 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Pentax K-S1

 LS5 K-S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LS5 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax K-S1 has specifications of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the LS5 vs the K-S1.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and K-S1 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LS5 and K-S1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LS5 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-S1 will show more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged LS5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-S1 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (558g)
above average high ISO (51,200)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Sports photography features
Pentax K-S1 Sports photography features
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.4 frames/s)
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LS5
Travel photography with Pentax K-S1
65
lighter than competitors (126g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (160 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than competitors (558 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LS5
Landscape photography with Pentax K-S1
36
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (160 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Vlogging details
Pentax K-S1 Vlogging details
32
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (558g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Pentax K-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Pentax K-S1
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Pentax K-S1
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-07-21 2014-08-27
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 558 grams (1.23 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1061
Other
Battery life 160 photos 410 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $294 $339