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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax S1

Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68
Pentax K-5 IIs front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Superseded the Pentax K-5
Pentax S1
(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
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax S1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax S1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Pentax. The resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and S1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-5 IIs was launched 2 years after the S1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the K-5 IIs grades vs the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 K-5 IIs S1 
ReleasedJune 2013March 2011More modern by 28 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

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

 S1 K-5 IIs 

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

 K-5 IIs S1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-5 IIs comes with external dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax S1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the K-5 IIs against the S1.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 IIs and S1 is 60 and 93 respectively.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 IIs and S1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-5 IIs because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax K-5 IIs will show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern K-5 IIs is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Portrait photography factors
Pentax S1 Portrait photography factors
74
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
35
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
Street photography with Pentax S1
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs as a Sports photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography information
Pentax S1 Travel photography information
65
environment proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
64
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Landscape photography info
Pentax S1 Landscape photography info
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
environment proofing
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Vlogging details
Pentax S1 Vlogging details
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax S1
 Pentax K-5 IIsPentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-5 IIs Pentax Optio S1
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-04 2011-03-02
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 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 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 760 grams (1.68 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1208 not tested
Other
Battery life 980 images 260 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $749 $174