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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-x 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
  • Launched January 2013
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Introduced December 2009
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-x Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K-x, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and K-x (12MP) and the XS1 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The XS1 was revealed 3 years later than the K-x and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the XS1 matches up against the K-x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Pentax K-x

 XS1 K-x 
IntroducedJanuary 2013December 2009More recent by 38 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic XS1

 K-x XS1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K-x

 XS1 K-x 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic XS1 offers external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K-x in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the XS1 and the K-x.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and K-x is 97 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and K-x.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The XS1 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic XS1 will produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent XS1 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic XS1
Portrait photography with Pentax K-x
30
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Street photography features
Pentax K-x Street photography features
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-x Sports photography advice
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
61
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (1,900 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-x Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average (103g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
better than average battery life (1,900 per charge)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-x Landscape photography info
39
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
61
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (1,900 CIPA)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-x Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
27
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K-x
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Pentax K-x
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Pentax K-x
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-12-23
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 16.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 gr (0.23 lbs) 580 gr (1.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 811
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 1900 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $600