Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-S1
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
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- 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
- Updated by Pentax K-S2
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview
Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic SZ3 versus Pentax K-S1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is pretty close but the SZ3 (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ3 was launched 19 months earlier than the K-S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SZ3 scores vs the K-S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-S1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Pentax K-S1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Pentax K-S1
SZ3 | K-S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Panasonic SZ3
K-S1 | SZ3 | |||
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Launched | August 2014 | January 2013 | More recent by 19 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax K-S1
SZ3 | K-S1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ3 offers external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax K-S1 has sizing of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
Check the Panasonic SZ3 versus Pentax K-S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ3 against the K-S1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ3 and K-S1 is 96 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ3 and K-S1.
All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SZ3 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-S1 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SZ3 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Pentax K-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Pentax K-S1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2014-08-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime MII |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 5.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 pounds) | 558 grams (1.23 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 250 photos | 410 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $150 | $339 |