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Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
70
Overall
66
Pentax K-S1 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

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 Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Renewed by Pentax K-S2
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released December 2006
  • New Model is Pentax K20D
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Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax K10D Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are built by Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the K-S1 (20MP) and K10D (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-S1 was revealed 7 years after the K10D which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the K-S1 scores vs the K10D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Pentax K10D

 K-S1 K10D 
ReleasedAugust 2014December 2006More modern by 94 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k210kCrisper display (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Pentax K-S1

 K10D K-S1 

Common features in the Pentax K-S1 and Pentax K10D

 K-S1 K10D 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K-S1 has got outer measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-S1 compared to the K10D.

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the K-S1 and K10D is 69 and 59 respectively.

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-S1 and K10D.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax K-S1 to offer greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer K-S1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-S1 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K10D Portrait photography highlights
78
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
53
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-S1 Street photography features
Pentax K10D Street photography features
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (558 grams)
good high ISO (51,200)
screen does not articulate
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-S1
Sports photography with Pentax K10D
69
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.4 frames per second)
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-S1
Travel photography with Pentax K10D
60
lighter than competitors (558 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
49
environment proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-S1 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K10D Landscape photography advice
73
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
terrible battery (410 per charge)
no Timelapse function
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-S1 Vlogging advice
Pentax K10D Vlogging advice
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (558g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
9
can't shoot video
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Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-S1 and Pentax K10D
 Pentax K-S1Pentax K10D
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-S1 Pentax K10D
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2014-08-27 2006-12-15
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Prime MII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 51200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 151 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.4 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 558 grams (1.23 lb) 793 grams (1.75 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 66
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 11.6
DXO Low light rating 1061 522
Other
Battery life 410 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109 -
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $339 $700