Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax S1
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Pentax K-5
(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-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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax S1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 IIs & Pentax Optio S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery & Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Pentax S1
K-5 IIs | S1 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | March 2011 | More modern by 28 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Pentax K-5 IIs
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Common features in the Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax S1
K-5 IIs | S1 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax S1 Specifications
Pentax K-5 IIs | Pentax Optio S1 | |
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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 |