Pentax K-S1 Review

Review of Pentax K-S1 powered by the Slant community.

SpecsUpdate

Weight558 g

Dimensions121 x 93 x 70 mm

PortsUSB 2.0; HDMI

Screen size3in

MicrophoneStereo

ProcessorPrime MII

Image stabilizationYes

Exposure compensation±5

Lens mountPentax KAF2

ISO Range100 - 51200

Sensor typeCMOS

Max resolution5472 x 3648

TouchscreenNo

Video resolution1080p30; 720p60

Storage typesSD / SDHC / SDXC

Image aspect ratio options (w:h)3:2

Continuous drive5 fps

Sensor sizeAPS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)

AF points11

Viewfinder coverage1

Viewfinder magnification0.95x

Screen dots921000

Battery Life (CIPA)410

Shutter speed range30 - 1/6000 seconds

Crop factor1.5x

Built-in flashYes

Remote controlYes

Environmentally sealedNo

WB BracketingNo

External flashYes

AE Bracketing±3

Flash range10m

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Pros

Pro
In-body stabilization saves money on lenses

Since stabilization can be applied to any lense, you can save money by not having to spend it on stabilized lenses which are generally more expensive than non-stabilized lenses.

Pro
Offers choice of body colors

The camera is available in 12 different body colors.

Cons

Con
Poor grip

Unlike most camera bodies that use a rubberized grip, K-S1 has a plastic grip that is both smaller and slipperier making the camera more difficult to hold.