Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-S2
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Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
- Revealed September 2014
- Later Model is Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Older Model is Pentax K-S1
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax K-S2, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 (13MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the LX100 (Four Thirds) and K-S2 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe LX100 was released 4 months before the K-S2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the LX100 grades against the K-S2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-S2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Pentax K-S2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Pentax K-S2
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic LX100
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax K-S2
LX100 | K-S2 | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | February 2015 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 offers outer dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has proportions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
See the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax K-S2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the LX100 compared to the K-S2.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 and K-S2 is 83 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 and K-S2.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX100 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-S2 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.
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Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | Pentax K-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | Pentax K-S2 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2014-09-15 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact 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 |
Max resolution | 4112 x 3088 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,764k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 5.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 393 grams (0.87 lbs) | 678 grams (1.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") | 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 67 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 553 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 410 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $800 | $581 |