| General | Pentax K-S2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Panasonic |
| Model | K-S2 | Lumix DMC-GF5 |
| Predecessor Model | Pentax K-S1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 |
| Successor Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | |
| MSRP | $799/£649 (with 18-50mm WR lens) | With 14-42mm power zoom: US $749, With 14-42mm standard zoom: US $599 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Pentax K-S2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6 mm | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 20.42 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 20.12 Megapixel | 12.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 51,200 | 160 - 12,800 |
| Photo | Pentax K-S2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | PRIME MII | Venus Engine FHD |
| Max Image Resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Other Resolutions | 4224 x 2816, 3072 x 2048, 1920 x 1280 | 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048x1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 904, 1504 x 1504, 1440 x 1440 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Good, better, best | Fine, Standard |
| Bit Depth | 12-Bit | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing | 3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis |
| Focus | Pentax K-S2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AF | Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, |
| Number of Focus Points | 11 | 23 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Pentax K-S2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Pentax KAF2 | Micro Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | 2x |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor Shift | |
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Pentax K-S2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT-LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 921k dot | 920k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Pentax K-S2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.95x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.63x | |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 20.5 mm | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -2.5 to +1.5 |
| Shutter | Pentax K-S2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/6000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 5.4 fps | 4.0 fps |
| Flash | Pentax K-S2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto auto w/redeye reduction flash on flash on + redeye reduction slow sync trailing curtain sync manual flash | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync |
| Flash Range | 12.00 m at ISO 100 | 6.30 m |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 sec | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Pentax K-S2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±3 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±5 EV (3 shots at 1 EV, 2 EV increments) | ±2 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments) |
| DXO | Pentax K-S2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 573 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 20.5 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 10.0 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 50 |
| Video | Pentax K-S2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 25 min | 30 min |
| Terminals | Pentax K-S2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro | Mini TypeC |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Pentax K-S2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| Remote Control | wired or via smartphone |
| Environmental | Pentax K-S2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Pentax K-S2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 91 x 123 x 73 mm (3.58 x 4.84 x 2.87") | 108 x 67 x 37 mm (4.25 x 2.64 x 1.46") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 678 g (1.49 lb / 23.92 oz) | 267 g (0.59 lb / 9.42 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.3 x 6.4 x 5" | 9.4 x 4.1 x 5.7" |
| Package Weight | 2.85 lb |
| Power and Storage | Pentax K-S2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | D-LI109 | |
| Battery Life | 410 shots | 360 shots |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Other | Pentax K-S2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 12 secs | 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 images |
| Orientation Sensor |
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