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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-5

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Announced January 2013
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched December 2010
  • Superseded the Pentax K-7
  • Replacement is Pentax K-5 IIs
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-5 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the XS1 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The XS1 was manufactured 2 years after the K-5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the XS1 scores vs the K-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Pentax K-5

 XS1 K-5 
LaunchedJanuary 2013December 2010Newer by 26 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic XS1

 K-5 XS1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K-5

 XS1 K-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic XS1 comes with outside 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-5 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the XS1 compared to the K-5.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and K-5 is 97 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the XS1 and K-5.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The XS1 has the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh more difficult. The newer XS1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-5 Portrait photography details
30
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
73
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic XS1
Street photography with Pentax K-5
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-5 Sports photography highlights
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
Travel photography with Pentax K-5
69
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Landscape photography camera
39
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-5 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K-5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Pentax K-5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Pentax K-5
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-12-18
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime II
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 gr (0.23 pounds) 740 gr (1.63 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1162
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 980 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
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 Single Single
Launch cost $130 $800