Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-5 II
Portability
97 Imaging
40 Features
26 Overall
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97 Imaging
40 Features
26 Overall
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Portability
60 Imaging
58 Features
82 Overall
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60 Imaging
58 Features
82 Overall
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs
Panasonic XS1
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(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
- Announced January 2013
Pentax K-5 II
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(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Announced June 2013
- Superseded the Pentax K-5
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Its time to look closer at the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K-5 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is fairly comparable but the XS1 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe XS1 was manufactured 4 months prior to the K-5 II so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the XS1 grades versus the K-5 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Pentax K-5 II
| XS1 | K-5 II |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Panasonic XS1
| K-5 II | XS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K-5 II
| XS1 | K-5 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | June 2013 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic XS1 offers outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the XS1 compared to the K-5 II.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and K-5 II is 97 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the XS1 and K-5 II.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor dimensions. The XS1 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF tougher.
Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-5 II Portrait photography factors
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
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Pentax K-5 II Sports photography features
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
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lighter than competitors (103 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-5 II Landscape photography information
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Pentax K-5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Pentax K-5 II |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2013-06-04 |
| Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display 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 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 480 (25, 30 fps) |
| Maximum 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 grams (0.23 lb) | 760 grams (1.68 lb) |
| 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 | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1235 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 photos | 980 photos |
| 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 shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $130 | $830 |