In depth comparison and review of Pentax K-S1 and Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100K + 12-32mm. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Pentax K-S1 | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100K + 12-32mm |
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| Product Type | Digital camera - 1080p - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording | Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system |
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| Lens Included | Body only | 12-32mm lens |
| Height | 9.3 cm | 8.25 cm |
| Width | 12 cm | 11.56 cm |
| Depth | 7 cm | 5.42 cm |
| Weight | 485 g | 303 g |
| Weight Details | - | Camera body only: 303 g Camera with battery and memory card: 345 g |
| Enclosure Colour | White | Black | - |
| Digital Zoom | - | 2x |
| Optical Zoom | - | 2.7x |
| SENSOR | Pentax K-S1 | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100K + 12-32mm |
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| Sensor Resolution | 20.12 Megapixel | 20.3 Megapixel |
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| Optical Sensor Type | CMOS | Live MOS |
| Total Pixels | 20,420,000 pixels | 21,770,000 pixels |
| Effective Sensor Resolution | 20,120,000 pixels | 20,300,000 pixels |
| Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) |
| Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | - | 30 fps |
| Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | - |
| Sensor Features | Special Protect (SP) coating | - |
| Image Stabiliser | - | Optical (MEGA O.I.S.) |
| Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | - | Yes |
| Sensors | - | Digital level metre |
| PROCESSOR | Pentax K-S1 | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100K + 12-32mm |
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| Image Processor | PRIME MII | - |
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| LENS | Pentax K-S1 | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100K + 12-32mm |
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| Type | - | Zoom lens - 2.7x zoom - 12 - 32 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G VARIO ASPH |
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| Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | - | 24 - 64mm |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic, manual |
| Min Focus Distance | - | 20 cm |
| Max View Angle | - | 84 degree(s) |
| Zoom Adjustment | - | Manual |
| Lens Construction | - | 7 groups / 8 elements |
| Filter Size | - | 37 mm |
| Lens Mounting Type | Pentax KAF2 | Micro Four Thirds |
| Features | - | ED glass, aspherical lens |
| FOCUSING | Pentax K-S1 | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100K + 12-32mm |
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| Auto Focus | TTL phase detection | TTL contrast detection |
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| Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 11 | 49 |
| Auto Focus Features | - | Focus Peaking function, Depth From Defocus (DFD) technology, Manual Focus Assist |
| AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF, Eye detection AF |
| Face Detection | Yes | Eye Detect AF, Face Detection AF/AE |
| VIEWFINDER | Pentax K-S1 | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100K + 12-32mm |
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| Viewfinder Type | Optical - fixed eye-level pentaprism | Electronic - LCD |
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| Viewfinder Colour Support | - | Colour |
| Viewfinder Resolution | - | 3,680,000 pixels (1280 x 960 x 3) |
| Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 0.95x | 1.46x |
| Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -2.5 to +1.5 | - |
| Field of View Crop Factor | - | 2 |
| Features | - | Auto eye sensor |
| EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Pentax K-S1 | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100K + 12-32mm |
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| ISO (Max) | 51200 | 25600 |
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| Native ISO | 100-51200 | 200-25600 |
| Extended ISO (Min) | - | 100 |
| Light Sensitivity | ISO 100-51200, ISO auto (100-51200) | ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 |
| Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
| Exposure Metering Zones | 77 | 1728 |
| Exposure Modes | Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, shutter & aperture priority | Automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
| Bracketing Modes | - | Focus bracketing, white balance bracketing, aperture bracketing |
| Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, museum, surf & snow, PET, Blue Sky, food, night scene, sunset, candle, night snapshot, night scene with portrait, kids, Stage, night scene HDR, moving object, forest, backlight silhouette | - |
| Special Effects | Natural, bright, Vibrant, monochrome, Muted, landscape, portrait, Cross Process, Bleach Bypass, Radiant, Reversal Film, Tone Expansion, Cold vintage, Colour Fade, Bold Monochrome, Unicolour Bold, Clear Tone, Warm Fade, Brilliant Colour, Infrared Filter | Sepia, Slim, Vivid, soft focus, natural, monochrome, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, clear, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Scenery, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome, Sunshine, Old Days, Toy Pop, Fantasy, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Defocus, Standard, L. Monochrome D, Cinelike D, Cinelike V |
| White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
| White Balance Presets | Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (warm white), Color Temperature Enhancement (CTE), fluorescent light (daylight colour), fluorescent light (daylight white) | Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) |
| Shutter Type | Mechanical electronically-controlled | Mechanical, electronic |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/6000 sec | 1/16000 sec |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 60 sec |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto Exposure Bracketing | - | 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps |
| White Balance Bracketing | Yes | - |
| X-sync Speed | 1/180 sec | 1/50 sec |
| Exposure Range | EV 0-22 (ISO 100) | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) |
| DISPLAY | Pentax K-S1 | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100K + 12-32mm |
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| Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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| Touch Screen | - | Yes |
| Display Format | 921,000 pixels | 1,840,000 pixels |
| Display Form Factor | Built-in | Rotating |
| Display Features | Colour control, display brightness control | - |
| FLASH | Pentax K-S1 | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100K + 12-32mm |
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| Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
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| Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 10 | 3.6 |
| Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
| Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation | Flash +/- compensation |
| VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Pentax K-S1 | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100K + 12-32mm |
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| Digital Video Format | H.264 | H.264 |
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| Image Recording Format | JPEG, DNG (RAW) + JPEG, DNG (RAW) | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Audio Signal Format | - | AAC |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Mono | Surround |
| Microphone Features | Sensitivity control | Wind noise reduction |
| MEMORY | Pentax K-S1 | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100K + 12-32mm |
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| Memory Card Slot | SD card | SD card |
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| Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
| Memory Card Included | - | No |
| Image Storage | - | 5184 x 3888 3712 x 2784 2624 x 1968 3328 x 2496 5184 x 3456 3712 x 2480 3504 x 2336 5184 x 2920 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080 3888 x 3888 2784 x 2784 1968 x 1968 2880 x 2880 |
| Video Capture | H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps |
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 30 fps - 100Mbps H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 25 fps - 100Mbps H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 24 fps - 100Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps - 28Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps - 28Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps - 20Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps - 20Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 24 fps - 24Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 30 fps - 10Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 25 fps - 10Mbps |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Pentax K-S1 | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100K + 12-32mm |
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| Battery Type | Pentax D-Li109 Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific |
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| Details | Pentax D-Li109 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) | Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1025 mAh (included) |
| Battery Life | Photo shooting - 480 shots (50% flash usage) Playback - 4.5 hours |
Photo shooting - 270 shots (LCD Monitor on) Photo shooting - 250 shots (EVF on) Photo shooting - 900 shots (Power Save LVF Shooting mode) |
| CONNECTIONS | Pentax K-S1 | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100K + 12-32mm |
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| Interface | HDMI | HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 |
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| Print Standard | DPOF support, Exif Print support | Exif Print support, PictBridge support |
| Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
| Connector Type | USB 2.0 HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) |
USB 2.0 HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
| FEATURES | Pentax K-S1 | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100K + 12-32mm |
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| Self-Timer Delay | 2sec, 12sec | 10 sec, 2sec |
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| Continuous Shooting Speed | 3 frames per second, 5.4 frames per second | 2 frames per second, 4 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 6 frames per second, 30 frames per second (8MP) |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - |
| Additional Features | RGB primary colour filter, depth-of-field preview button, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, saturation control, in-camera film editing, in-camera RAW processing, HDR image enhancement technology, hue control, Eye-Fi Card Ready, LED body illumination | Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, histogram display, cropping an image, resizing an image, highlight point display, USB charging, Touch Shutter technology, Time-Lapse recording, fast motion recording, silent shooting, slow motion recording, V-Log L recording, Focus Stacking, Post Focus function, OZO Audio by Nokia |
| OTHERS | Pentax K-S1 | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100K + 12-32mm |
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| Included Accessories | Battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, eyecup, shoe cap | Dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, AC power adaptor, USB cable, hot shoe cover |
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| Software | Drivers & Utilities | - |
| Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | 0 °C |
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