Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax MX-1
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Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
- Revealed August 2014
- Later Model is Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Announced July 2013
Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax MX-1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-S1 (20MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the K-S1 (APS-C) and MX-1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe K-S1 was introduced 15 months later than the MX-1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the K-S1 matches up vs the MX-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-S1 and Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-S1 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Pentax MX-1
K-S1 | MX-1 | |||
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Announced | August 2014 | July 2013 | Fresher by 15 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Pentax K-S1
MX-1 | K-S1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Pentax K-S1 and Pentax MX-1
K-S1 | MX-1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-S1 provides outer 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) and the Pentax MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax MX-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the K-S1 against the MX-1.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K-S1 and MX-1 is 69 and 84 respectively.
Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-S1 and MX-1.
To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-S1 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax K-S1 will offer you more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger K-S1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Pentax K-S1 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K-S1 | Pentax MX-1 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-08-27 | 2013-07-01 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Prime MII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.4fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 558 gr (1.23 lbs) | 391 gr (0.86 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 78 | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.5 | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.0 | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 1061 | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photographs | 290 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI109 | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $339 | $400 |