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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-5 II 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
  • Announced January 2013
Pentax K-5 II
(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  • Superseded the Pentax K-5
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview

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 Glossary

The 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 dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K-5 II

 XS1 K-5 II 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2013Same age
Display typeFixed 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).

Check out the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K-5 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-5 II Portrait photography factors
30
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
74
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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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Street photography details
Pentax K-5 II Street photography details
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography features
Pentax K-5 II Sports photography features
41
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
79
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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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Travel photography information
Pentax K-5 II Travel photography information
69
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)
65
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-5 II Landscape photography information
39
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
79
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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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-5 II Vlogging advice
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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
33
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K-5 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Pentax 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