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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
60 Imaging
57 Features
83 Overall
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Pentax K-5 IIs front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69 Imaging
62 Features
70 Overall
65

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs

Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-5
Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Successor is Pentax K-S2
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-S1 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Pentax K-S1, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are manufactured by Pentax. The image resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-5 IIs was revealed 14 months earlier than the K-S1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the K-5 IIs scores against the K-S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Pentax K-S1

          

          

            
 K-5 IIs K-S1 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Pentax K-5 IIs

          

          

            
 K-S1 K-5 IIs 
ReleasedAugust 2014June 2013Fresher by 14 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax K-S1

          

          

            
 K-5 IIs K-S1 
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution921k921kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-5 IIs has outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Pentax K-S1 has specifications of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
See the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Pentax K-S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the K-5 IIs and the K-S1.
Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 IIs and K-S1 is 60 and 69 respectively.
Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 IIs and K-S1.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax K-S1 to produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older K-5 IIs will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

            Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Pentax K-5 IIs as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax K-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
74
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
77
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography features
Pentax K-S1 Street photography features
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proofing
 no articulating screen
72
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 lighter than competition (558 grams)
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison
 Pentax K-5 IIs as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax K-S1 as a Sports photography camera
78
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 has phase detect auto focus
68
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 has tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect AF
 very slow continuous shooting (5.4 fps)
 not so great battery (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography factors
Pentax K-S1 Travel photography factors
65
 environment proofing
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 screen isn't selfie friendly
60
 lighter than competition (558 grams)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 not so great battery (410 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
Landscape photography with Pentax K-S1
78
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 does not have low pass filter
 delivers RAW files
 environment proofing
72
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 no anti-alias filter
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 saves RAW files
 not so great battery (410 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Pentax K-5 IIs as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax K-S1 as a Vlogging camera
33
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 has external mic port
 screen isn't selfie friendly
33
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detection focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (558g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax K-S1
 Pentax K-5 IIsPentax K-S1
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-5 IIs Pentax K-S1
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-06-04 2014-08-27
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime II Prime MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch 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    
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 5.4 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 760g (1.68 pounds) 558g (1.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 78
DXO Color Depth score 23.9 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 13.0
DXO Low light score 1208 1061
Other
Battery life 980 photos 410 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI90 D-LI109
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $749 $339