Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax KP

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic XS1 versus Pentax KP, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and KP (24MP) and the XS1 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The XS1 was manufactured 5 years prior to the KP which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the XS1 grades against the KP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Pentax KP. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic XS1 has 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) whilst the Pentax KP has dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic XS1 versus Pentax KP in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the XS1 against the KP.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and KP is 97 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the XS1 and KP.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XS1 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Pentax KP will result in extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged XS1 will be behind in sensor technology.