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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(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
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Updated by Pentax K-1 II
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-1 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the XS1 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The XS1 was brought out 4 years before the K-1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the XS1 matches up against the K-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Pentax K-1

 XS1 K-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Panasonic XS1

 K-1 XS1 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2013Newer by 37 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K-1

 XS1 K-1 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic XS1 comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Check the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the XS1 against the K-1.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and K-1 is 97 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and K-1.

As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XS1 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax K-1 will show more detail having its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged XS1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-1 Portrait photography features
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
85
focusing manually
excellent MP (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Street photography features
Pentax K-1 Street photography features
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
70
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
very good high ISO (204,800)
more heavy than competition in class (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography info
Pentax K-1 Sports photography info
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames per second)
not so great battery pack (760 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Travel photography features
Pentax K-1 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
environment proof
excellent MP (36 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (760 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (1,010g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-1 Landscape photography info
39
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (204,800)
supports RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery pack (760 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging information
Pentax K-1 Vlogging information
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (1,010 grams)
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Pentax K-1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Pentax K-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-01-07 2016-02-17
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 6400 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103g (0.23 lbs) 1010g (2.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.6
DXO Low light score not tested 3280
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 760 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots 1 Two
Retail cost $130 $1,499