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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax KP

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax KP 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Released January 2017
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax KP Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Pentax KP

 XS1 KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic XS1

 KP XS1 
ReleasedJanuary 2017January 2013Newer by 49 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax KP

 XS1 KP 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax KP size comparison

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

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax KP as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Street photography features
Pentax KP Street photography features
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
above average high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography info
Pentax KP Sports photography info
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/24,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
terrible battery life (390 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Travel photography features
Pentax KP Travel photography features
69
lighter than average (103 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (390 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography factors
Pentax KP Landscape photography factors
39
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (819,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
terrible battery life (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging information
Pentax KP Vlogging information
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Pentax KP
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Pentax KP
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Pentax KP
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-01-07 2017-01-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - PRIME IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 819200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/6000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/24000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 gr (0.23 pounds) 703 gr (1.55 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images 390 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Price at release $130 $747