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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-r

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-r 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Released March 2011
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-r Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K-r, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and K-r (12MP) and the XS1 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The XS1 was introduced 23 months later than the K-r which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the XS1 matches up against the K-r with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Pentax K-r

 XS1 K-r 
ReleasedJanuary 2013March 2011Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic XS1

 K-r XS1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K-r

 XS1 K-r 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic XS1 provides outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has sizing of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the XS1 versus the K-r.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-r size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and K-r is 97 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and K-r.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The XS1 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic XS1 will offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger XS1 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-r Portrait photography info
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic XS1
Street photography with Pentax K-r
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography information
Pentax K-r Sports photography information
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
not so great battery pack (470 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-r Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors (103 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
47
built-in flash
not so great battery pack (470 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-r Landscape photography details
39
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
65
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
not so great battery pack (470 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging features
Pentax K-r Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
26
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K-r
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Pentax K-r
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Pentax K-r
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-03-11
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
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 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
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) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103g (0.23 pounds) 598g (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 755
Other
Battery life 260 images 470 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $1,100