Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-S2
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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 S1 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-S2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the S1 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S1 was announced 5 years earlier than the K-S2 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the S1 scores against the K-S2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-S2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 and Pentax K-S2. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Pentax K-S2
S1 | K-S2 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic S1
K-S2 | S1 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | January 2011 | Fresher by 49 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Pentax K-S2
S1 | K-S2 | |||
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Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Pentax K-S2 has proportions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-S2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S1 compared to the K-S2.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and K-S2 is 96 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and K-S2.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-S2 will resolve extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older S1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Pentax K-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Pentax K-S2 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact 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 | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT 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 | 1/1600 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 117g (0.26 pounds) | 678g (1.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photos | 410 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $269 | $581 |