Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-S1
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Replacement is Pentax K-S2

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-S1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the S1 (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

The S1 was released 4 years before the K-S1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S1 grades against the K-S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-S1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 and Pentax K-S1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Pentax K-S1
S1 | K-S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Panasonic S1
K-S1 | S1 | |||
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Launched | August 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 44 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Pentax K-S1
S1 | K-S1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Pentax K-S1 has sizing of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S1 against the K-S1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and K-S1 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and K-S1.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-S1 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Pentax K-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Pentax K-S1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2014-08-27 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | Prime MII |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.4 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) | 558 gr (1.23 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1061 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 shots | 410 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $269 | $339 |