Nikon V1 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

1 inch 116.2mm²
10.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

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APS-C 366.6mm²
20.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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Detailed specifications
Nikon V1
Pentax K-S1

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General
Model Number:	V1	K-S1
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$899.95	$799.95
Street Price:		$501.65
Date Available:	2011-10-20	2014-09-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	17.7 oz (502 g) includes batteries, kit lens	27.0 oz (765 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	4.4 x 3.0 x 1.7 in. (113 x 76 x 44 mm)	4.8 x 3.7 x 2.8 in. (121 x 93 x 70 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Aptina
Effective Megapixels:	10.1	20.1
Sensor Format:	1 inch	APS-C
Sensor size:	116.16mm² (13.20mm x 8.80mm)	366.6mm² (23.50mm x 15.60mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	3.41 microns	4.29 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.7x	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Optional
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	54	78
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	21.3	23.5
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.0	13.0
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	346	1,061
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 2896 x 1944 (5.6 MP, Other), 1936 x 1296 (2.5 MP, Other), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1280 x 720 (0.9 MP, 16:9), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9)	5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2), 4224 x 2816 (11.9 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG	JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	9.9	5.4
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i/30p) 1280x720 (60p) 640x240 (400p) 320x120 (1200p)	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p)
Movie File Format:	MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV)
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon 1	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2)
Lens:	1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR	smc Pentax-DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 81mm	27 - 83mm
Focal Length (actual):	10 - 30mm	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x	3.06x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (W)- f/5.6 (T)	f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/40 (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	40.5mm	52.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:
Digital Zoom Values:
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF); Single-point (135 focus areas), auto-area (41 focus areas), subject tracking	SAFOX IX i+, TTL phase-matching -11 point (9 cross type focus points in the center)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF type; 0.47", 1440k-dot color TFT LCD, 100% coverage, 17mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter adjustment, brightness adjustment	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, 0.95x mag., 20.5mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.5 diopter
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:		n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):		0.63x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):		0.95x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots (307,200 px)	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:		16.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	3200	51200
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto ISO (100-3200, 100-800, 100-400); 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; expandable to 6400 Hi-1	Auto, 100-51200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, incandescent, fluorescent, direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning	Auto, Multi Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N: Daylight White, W: Cool White, L: Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual, Color Temperature
Shutter Speed Range:	1/16000 - 30 sec	1/6000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm)	TTL open-aperture: 77 segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene Auto Selector can select from: Portrait, Landscape, Night portrait, Close up, Auto.	Sensitivity Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority (Tav); Scene: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR (JPEG only), Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum; Effect: Faded Color, Clear Tone, Brilliant Color, Unicolor Bold, Vintage Color, Cross Processing, Warm Fade, Tone Expansion, Bold Monochrome, Infrared Filter, Vibrant Color Enhance; Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome; HDR: Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3
Self Timer:	2, 5, 10 seconds	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	Yes
Flash Modes:	Fill flash, slow sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain with slow sync	Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction (Auto Picture, Scene) Flash On, Flash On+ Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Manual Flash Discharge (Full-1/128)
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	10.0 m / 32.8 ft.
Flash Range Description:	n/a	Depends on lens
Max Flash Sync:	1/250	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps	-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Optional SB-N5 via accessory port	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:		UHS-I
Other Memory:		UHS-I compliant
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG	12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG)
Movie File Format:	MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV)
Included Memory:	0.0 MB	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional ML-L3	Optional IR
Connections (extended):	HDMI out (Type C, Mini), Multi Accessory Port, Stereo Mic Jack (3.5mm)	Micro (Type D) HMDI

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	1.05
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	1.19
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	9.9	5.4
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	34	20
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.10 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.075 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.073 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full AF lag, Auto-area mode = 0.234s
Startup Time:	1.3 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.5 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	350 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):		480 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL15	Proprietary D-LI109
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	ViewNX 2 / Short Movie Creator CD-ROM	Digital Camera Utility 5 Software CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	New "Nikon CX format" compact system camera. New Nikon 1 lens mount, 2.7x crop factor, dual core EXPEED 3 processor, new advanced hybrid AF system, Full HD movies, up to 60fps burst at full resolution, Accessory Port for optional SB-N5 flash or GP-N100 GPS module.	The K-S1 comes in 3 standard colors: black, blue, and white. In addition, two separate color collections are available; The Fabric Collection, containing 4 unique colors such as cotton beige and tweed gray – and the Night Sky Collection, with 5 more elegant colors like Sunset Orange, Dawn Purple, and Midnight Black.