Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-S2
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-S2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 & Pentax K-S2. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LS5 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Pentax K-S2
LS5 | K-S2 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic LS5
K-S2 | LS5 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | July 2011 | More recent by 43 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Pentax K-S2
LS5 | K-S2 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Pentax K-S2 | |
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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 |