Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung ST80
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Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Launched August 2014
- Later Model is Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung ST80 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Pentax K-S1 and Samsung ST80, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the K-S1 (20MP) and ST80 (14MP) and the K-S1 (APS-C) and ST80 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe K-S1 was released 4 years after the ST80 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the K-S1 matches up vs the ST80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung ST80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-S1 & Samsung ST80. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-S1 Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Samsung ST80
K-S1 | ST80 | |||
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Introduced | August 2014 | January 2010 | More modern by 57 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Pentax K-S1
ST80 | K-S1 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax K-S1 and Samsung ST80
K-S1 | ST80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-S1 features exterior dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Pentax K-S1 and Samsung ST80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the K-S1 and the ST80.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-S1 and ST80 is 69 and 96 respectively.
Pentax K-S1 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-S1 and ST80.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-S1 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax K-S1 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs 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 Samsung ST80 Specifications
Pentax K-S1 | Samsung ST80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax K-S1 | Samsung ST80 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2014-08-27 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime MII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 4800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.4 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 gr (1.23 pounds) | 118 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI109 | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $339 | $249 |