Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

APS-C 372.1mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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

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Detailed specifications
Pentax K-500
Pentax K-S1

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Successor:
General
Model Number:	K-500	K-S1
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	SLR	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$599.95	$799.95
Street Price:	$596.95	$501.65
Date Available:	2013-07-15	2014-09-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	30.1 oz (852 g) includes batteries, kit lens	27.0 oz (765 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	5.1 x 3.8 x 2.8 in. (130 x 97 x 71 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:	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	16.3	20.1
Sensor Format:	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor size:	372.09mm² (23.70mm x 15.70mm)	366.6mm² (23.50mm x 15.60mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.81 microns	4.29 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	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:	Yes	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	79	78
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	23.7	23.5
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	13.1	13.0
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	1,087	1,061
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4928 x 3264 (16.1 MP, Other), 4224 x 2816 (11.9 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2688 x 1792 (4.8 MP, 3:2)	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 RAW (.DNG), RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	6.0	5.4
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 640x480 (30p/25p/24p)	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p)
Movie File Format:	MOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audio	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV)
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No	n/a
HD Video Out:	No	Yes
HD Video Connection:		HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3)	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2)
Lens:	smc PENTAX-DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL; 11 elements in 8 groups, 6 bladed diaphragm	smc Pentax-DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83mm	27 - 83mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.06x	3.06x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/38 (tele)	f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/40 (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	52.0mm	52.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Phase Detect:: SAFOX IXi+, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center), with light wavelength sensor and diffraction lens; Live View: Contrast detection AF (face detection, tracking, select, spot)	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:	Optical / LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopter, 21.7mm eyepoint (from view window), Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen (interchangeable)	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, 0.95x mag., 20.5mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.5 diopter
Focus Peaking:	Yes	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.61x	0.63x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.92x	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	16.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	51200	51200
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100-51200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps)	Auto, 100-51200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE, 3 Manual and 3 Kelvin temperature presets	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:	1/6000 - 30 sec	1/6000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot	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:	Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR, Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum, JPEG only); Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Color; Dynamic range adjustment (Highlight, Shadow); HDR: Auto, HDR 1, HDR 2, HDR 3	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 or 12 seconds	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	P-TTL: On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain 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):	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.	10.0 m / 32.8 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Depends on lens	Depends on lens
Max Flash Sync:	1/180	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps	-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure
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 RAW (.DNG), RAW+JPEG	12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG)
Movie File Format:	MOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audio	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV)
Included Memory:	No memory included	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:	No	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wired or IR	Optional IR
Connections (extended):	Wired remote port	Micro (Type D) HMDI

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	6.0	5.4
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	30	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):
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
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Startup Time:
Play -> Record Time:
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Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	710 shots (Lithium AA)	480 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	4 x AA or proprietary D--LI109 Lithion-ion	Proprietary D-LI109
Usable Battery Types:	AA (Alkaline, NiMH, Lithium) or optional D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	4 x AA Lithium disposables	1 x Proprietary D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	No	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	Software CDROM (SILKYPIX Developer Studio for PENTAX included)	Digital Camera Utility 5 Software CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Entry-level model: Similar to K-50 in IQ and performance, but not weather sealed, comes with 4 Energizer lithium AAs, and only available in black.	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.