Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
- Successor is Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
- Other Name is WB600
Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
The following is a detailed review of the Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung HZ30W, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the K-S1 (20MP) and HZ30W (12MP) and the K-S1 (APS-C) and HZ30W (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe K-S1 was launched 4 years after the HZ30W which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the K-S1 grades vs the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-S1 & Samsung HZ30W. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-S1 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Samsung HZ30W
K-S1 | HZ30W | |||
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Announced | August 2014 | January 2010 | Newer by 57 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Pentax K-S1
HZ30W | K-S1 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-S1 and Samsung HZ30W
K-S1 | HZ30W | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-S1 provides outside measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung HZ30W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the K-S1 against the HZ30W.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-S1 and HZ30W is 69 and 91 respectively.
Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-S1 and HZ30W.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-S1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax K-S1 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger K-S1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Pentax K-S1 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax K-S1 | Samsung HZ30W |
Alternative name | - | WB600 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-08-27 | 2010-01-19 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Prime MII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.4 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 558 grams (1.23 lb) | 245 grams (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI109 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $339 | $280 |