Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-01
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Announced May 2012
Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-01 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K-01, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the XS1 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe XS1 was unveiled 8 months after the K-01 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the XS1 scores versus the K-01 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Pentax K-01. The full galleries are available at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Pentax K-01
XS1 | K-01 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | May 2012 | More modern by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic XS1
K-01 | XS1 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K-01
XS1 | K-01 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic XS1 comes with external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K-01 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the XS1 versus the K-01.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and K-01 is 97 and 76 respectively.
Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and K-01.
All in all, each of the cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The XS1 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult. The younger XS1 will have an edge in sensor technology.
Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Pentax K-01 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Pentax K-01 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2012-05-30 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 81 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 103 grams (0.23 lb) | 561 grams (1.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1135 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 images | 540 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $130 | $899 |