Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax KP

Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax K-S1 versus Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are sold by Pentax. The image resolution of the K-S1 (20MP) and the KP (24MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-S1 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the KP and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the K-S1 scores against the KP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-S1 and Pentax KP. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-S1 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-S1 offers physical measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax KP has dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-S1 versus Pentax KP in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the K-S1 vs the KP.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the K-S1 and KP is 69 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-S1 and KP.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Pentax KP to produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older K-S1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.