Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax S1
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Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Announced August 2014
- Refreshed by Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched March 2011
Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax S1 Overview
Let's look closer at the Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax S1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the K-S1 (20MP) and S1 (14MP) and the K-S1 (APS-C) and S1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe K-S1 was unveiled 3 years later than the S1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the K-S1 scores versus the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax S1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-S1 and Pentax Optio S1. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-S1 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Pentax S1
K-S1 | S1 | |||
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Launched | August 2014 | March 2011 | Fresher by 43 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Pentax K-S1
S1 | K-S1 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-S1 and Pentax S1
K-S1 | S1 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-S1 has got outer measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax S1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the K-S1 versus the S1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-S1 and S1 is 69 and 93 respectively.
Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-S1 and S1.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-S1 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax K-S1 will provide more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern K-S1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
Pentax K-S1 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-S1 | Pentax Optio S1 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-08-27 | 2011-03-02 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime MII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.4 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 558g (1.23 lb) | 157g (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1061 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI109 | 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 |
Cost at release | $339 | $174 |