Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K-S1

Here, we are contrasting the Pentax K-5 and Pentax K-S1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are sold by Pentax. The image resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-5 was brought out 4 years before the K-S1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the K-5 grades vs the K-S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 and Pentax K-S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 enjoys physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S1 has proportions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-5 and Pentax K-S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the K-5 vs the K-S1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 and K-S1 is 60 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 and K-S1.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax K-S1 to give you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older K-5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.