Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-1 II
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-1 II 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
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Introduced January 2013
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- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF4 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Released February 2018
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-1
Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview
Below is a extensive review of the Panasonic XS1 versus Pentax K-1 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the XS1 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) boast different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe XS1 was launched 6 years earlier than the K-1 II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the XS1 matches up vs the K-1 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-1 II Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Pentax K-1 II
XS1 | K-1 II |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Panasonic XS1
K-1 II | XS1 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | January 2013 | More recent by 62 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper screen (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K-1 II
XS1 | K-1 II | |||
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Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic XS1 has got physical 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-1 II has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic XS1 versus Pentax K-1 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the XS1 compared to the K-1 II.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and K-1 II is 97 and 55 respectively.
Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the XS1 and K-1 II.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The XS1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-1 II will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older XS1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Pentax K-1 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Pentax K-1 Mark II |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2018-02-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 36 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 7360 x 4912 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 819200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 33 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF4 |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3.2" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 4.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/200 seconds |
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
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 All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 shots | 670 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Card slots | 1 | Two |
Pricing at launch | $130 | $1,737 |