Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-S1
83 Imaging
51 Features
73 Overall
59
69 Imaging
63 Features
70 Overall
65
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
- Announced September 2014
- Renewed by Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
- Launched August 2014
- Later Model is Pentax K-S2
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview
The following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-S1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the LX100 (13MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the LX100 (Four Thirds) and K-S1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe LX100 was announced at a similar time to the K-S1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the LX100 grades versus the K-S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-S1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Pentax K-S1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Pentax K-S1
LX100 | K-S1 |
---|
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Panasonic LX100
K-S1 | LX100 |
---|
Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax K-S1
LX100 | K-S1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | September 2014 | August 2014 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 enjoys outer measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Pentax K-S1 has dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the LX100 versus the K-S1.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 and K-S1 is 83 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 and K-S1.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-S1 will offer extra detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | Pentax K-S1 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | Pentax K-S1 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2014-09-15 | 2014-08-27 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Prime MII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4112 x 3088 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | - |
Max aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,764 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames per second | 5.4 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 393g (0.87 lbs) | 558g (1.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 67 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.3 | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 553 | 1061 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 410 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $800 | $339 |