Ricoh Pentax K-S1 20.1MP DSLR Camera vs Canon PowerShot S5IS 8.0MP Digital Camera comparison

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key specs
Camera TypeDSLR CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels20.1 MP8 MP
Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
Display TypeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Display Size3 inch2.5 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionAA Alkaline Battery
general
BrandRicohCanon
ModelPentax K-S1 20.1MP DSLR CameraPowerShot S5IS 8.0MP Digital Camera
Model NamePentax K-S1PowerShot S5IS
SeriesPentaxPowerShot
ColorBlackBlack
TypeDSLR CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels20.1 MP8 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)121 x 93 x 70 mm117.0 x 80.0 x 77.7 mm
Weight558 GM450 GM
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
Model Number-S5IS
sensor features
Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
Sensor Size23.5 x 15.6 mm1/2.5 inch
Maximum ISO-1600 ISO
lens features
Lens TypePentax KAF2-
Focal Length18 - 55 mm / 50 - 200 mm6.0-72.0mm f/2.7-3.5 35mm film equivalent 36-432mm
Aperture RangeF3.5 (W) - F5.6 (T) / F4.0 (W) - F5.6 (T)f/2.7 W - f/3.5 T
Manual FocusYes-
Color FilterPrimary RGB Color Filter-
Digital Zoom-4x
viewfinder features
Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
Viewfinder Magnification0.95x-
Viewpoint Dioptric Adjustment-2.5m to +1.5m-
Viewfinder Eye Point20.5 mm-
Other Viewfinder FeaturesStandard focusing screen (Natural-Bright-Matte III)Depth Of Field Preview (Optical (diaphragm stop-down), digital)-
View Finder-Yes
View Finder Type-0.33-inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD electronic viewfinder
focus features
Auto FocusYes-
Metering ModesMulti, Center-Weighted, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
White BalancingDaylight White, W Cool White, L Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual WB, ColorAuto, Preset Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom
Other Focus FeaturesInterchangeable Lens Features [Min. Aperture (F22.0 - F32.0), Number of diaphragm blades (6), Lens Optics (11 Elements & 10 Groups), Min. Focus (1.1 m), Maximum magnification (0.24x), Full Time Manual Focus, Filter Thread (49 mm), Rotary Zoom Method-
Focus Range-Normal 1.6 ft./50cm-infinity WIDE, 3.0 ft./90cm-infinity TELE Macro 3.9 in.-1.6 ft./10-50cm W Super Macro 0-3.9 in./0-10cm W
shutter features
Shutter Speed1/6000 sec (Max) & 30 sec (Min)15-1/3200 sec. settable in Tv and M
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous ShotsHi 5.4 fps, Lo 3.0 fpsApprox. 1.5 fps AF/LV approx. 0.9 fps
flash features
Built-in FlashYesYes
External FlashYes-
Flash ModesAuto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manualAuto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off FE lock, Safety FE available
Flash Compensation-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
image features
Image FormatJPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEGStill Image Exif 2.2 JPEG
Maximum Resolution5472 x 3648-
Image StabilizerYes-
Picture Angle28 mm Ultra Wide-angle-
Gross Pixel-8.3 MP
Still Image Size-Still Image 640 x 480 Small, 1,600 x 1,200 Medium 3, 2,048 x 1,536 Medium 2, 2,592 x 1,944 Medium 1, 3,264 x 2,448 Large, 3,264 x 1,832 Widescreen
display features
Display TypeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Display Size3 inch2.5 inch
Display Resolution921K dotsApprox. 207,000 pixels
LCD DisplayFixed Articulated LCDTFT Color LCD
LCD Display Image Resolution-Approx 207000 pixels
connectivity features
HDMIYes-
USBYesYes
storage and power features
Upgradable MemoryYes-
Card TypeSD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-1 compliant), Eye-Fi Card, FLU CardSD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard
Power SupplyAC adapter K-AC128Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700
Battery TypeLithium ionAA Alkaline Battery
Battery Life480Still Image approx. 170 shots AA-size Alkaline Battery approx. 450 shots AA-size NiMH Battery* Approx. 12 hours AA-size Alkaline Battery approx. 15 hours AA-size NiMH Battery** LCD screen on. The above figures comply with CIPA testing standards and apply when fully-charged batteries are used.
Batteries Included-Yes
audio and video features
MicrophoneBuilt-in stereo microphone-
SpeakerMono Speaker-
Audio FeaturesAdjustable recording sound levelAudio WAVE Stereo
Video FormatH.264AVI,Image Motion JPEG
Video Resolution-640 x 480 30 fps/30 fps LP, 320 x 240 60 fps/30 fps
Frame Rates in Video Modes-60fps
modes and functions features
Shooting ModesEFFECT Mode (Faded Color, Clear Tone, Brilliant Color, Unicolor Bold, Vintage Color, Cross Processing, Warm Fade, Tone Expansion, Bold Monochrome, Infrared Filter, Vibrant Color Enhance), Custom Image modes (Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross ProcessingAuto Creative P, Av, Tv, M, C Image Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Special Scene Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Indoor, Night Scene, Color Accent, Color Swap, Night Snapshot, Super Macro, Stitch Assist, Movie
exposure features
Exposure Mode-Program AE, Shutter Speed-Priority AE, Aperture-Priority AE, Manual AE Lock available
AE Lock/Exposure Lock-Yes
Spot Meter-Yes
Exposure Compensation-+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments

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