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Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
70
Overall
65

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100
(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
Pentax K-S1
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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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 
LaunchedSeptember 2014August 2014Similar generation
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution921k921kIdentical 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).

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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.

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 and K-S1 is 83 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-S1 Portrait photography details
70
manual focus
resolution is good (13MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Street photography factors
Pentax K-S1 Street photography factors
76
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (558 grams)
very good high ISO (51,200)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Sports photography camera
67
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect autofocus
69
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (5.4 frames per second)
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Travel photography camera
75
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
display is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition in class (558 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-S1 Landscape photography information
73
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-S1 Vlogging factors
35
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (558 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 and Pentax K-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Pentax 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