Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-S1
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-S1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 & Pentax K-S1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LS5 Gallery & Pentax K-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Pentax K-S1
LS5 | K-S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Panasonic LS5
K-S1 | LS5 | |||
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Launched | August 2014 | July 2011 | More modern by 37 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Pentax K-S1
LS5 | K-S1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and K-S1 is 94 and 69 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Pentax K-S1 | |
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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 |