Pentax K-S1

Pentax K-S1

Camera summary

The Pentax K-S1, made by Pentax, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on Aug. 27, 2014.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.5 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
5.0 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.4 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.5 out of 5 stars

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 20 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 11 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

D-LI109

The battery of this camera can last up to 410 shots per charge with the included D-LI109 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Af center
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
Yes
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
No
Af tracking
Yes
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points 11

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Eye-Fi Connected
DXO color depth 23.5
DXO dynamic range 13.0
DXO low light ISO 1061.0
DXO overall score 78.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
No
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced Aug. 27, 2014
Body type Mid-size SLR
brand Pentax
msrp $0.00
model Pentax K-S1
predecessor model

Lense

Focal length multiplier 1.5x
Lens mount Pentax KAF2
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range -
Number of lenses 163

Other features

GPS Optional
Self-timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Storage slots 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Image stabilization
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 5.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/6000s
Minimum shutter speed 30
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes

Physical

Battery life 410 shots
Battery model D-LI109
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
No
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 121 x 93 x 70mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 558 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution 921
Screen size -
Screen type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No

Sensor

Max boosted ISO -
Max image resolution 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 51200
Min native ISO 100
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Sensor resolution 20
Sensor size APS-C
Sensor type CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
No
Video formats H.264
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps)

Viewfinder

viewfinder Optical (pentaprism)
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder