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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs

Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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-S2
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum 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 LS5 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-S2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the LS5 (14MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the LS5 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The LS5 was launched 4 years earlier than the K-S2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the LS5 matches up vs the K-S2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Pentax K-S2

 LS5 K-S2 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic LS5

 K-S2 LS5 
ReleasedFebruary 2015July 2011More recent by 43 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Pentax K-S2

 LS5 K-S2 
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LS5 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax K-S2 has dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

See the Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-S2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the LS5 and the K-S2.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and K-S2 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LS5 and K-S2.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LS5 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-S2 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older LS5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
Portrait photography with Pentax K-S2
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
78
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
72
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (678 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-S2 Sports photography advice
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.4 frames/s)
low battery (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Travel photography details
Pentax K-S2 Travel photography details
65
lighter than competition (126 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
environment sealing
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
low battery (410 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (678g)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LS5
Landscape photography with Pentax K-S2
36
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (160 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
low battery (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Vlogging features
Pentax K-S2 Vlogging features
32
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
71
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (678 grams)
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Pentax K-S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Pentax K-S2
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Pentax K-S2
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-07-21 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact 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 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 5.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 678g (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 images 410 images
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $294 $581