Pentax K-1 vs Pentax S1
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Released February 2016
- Newer Model is Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Released March 2011
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax S1 Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Pentax K-1 vs Pentax S1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and S1 (14MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and S1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe K-1 was revealed 5 years later than the S1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the K-1 scores vs the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax S1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-1 & Pentax Optio S1. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Pentax S1
K-1 | S1 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | March 2011 | Fresher by 61 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper display (+807k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Pentax K-1
S1 | K-1 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-1 and Pentax S1
K-1 | S1 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 comes with outside dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax K-1 vs Pentax S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the K-1 compared to the S1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 and S1 is 55 and 93 respectively.
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-1 and S1.
Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-1 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Pentax K-1 will give more detail because of its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher K-1 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
Pentax K-1 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-1 | Pentax Optio S1 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2016-02-17 | 2011-03-02 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 204800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 33 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.4fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1010g (2.23 lbs) | 157g (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 96 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 3280 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 760 photos | 260 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI90 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 2 | One |
Retail cost | $1,499 | $174 |