| key specs |
| Camera Type | DSLR Camera | Digital Camera |
| Effective Pixels | 20.12 MP | 9 MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CCD |
| Display Type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Display Size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| general |
| Brand | Ricoh | Panasonic |
| Model | Pentax K-S2 20.12MP DSLR Camera | Lumix DMC TZ5S 9.0MP Digital Camera |
| Model Name | Pentax K-S2 | Lumix DMC TZ5S |
| Model Number | K-S2 | DMC TZ5S |
| Series | Pentax | Lumix |
| Color | Black | Silver |
| Type | DSLR Camera | Digital Camera |
| Effective Pixels | 20.12 MP | 9 MP |
| Dimensions(WxHxD) | 122.5 x 91 x 72.5 mm | 2.33 x 4.07 x 1.44 inch |
| Weight | 678 GM | - |
| Temperature | 0 to 40 | 0 to 40 |
| Ports | USB2.0 micro-B, HDMI output terminal Type D | - |
| Maximum Burst | - | Yes |
| sensor features |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor Size | 23.5 x 15.6 mm | 1/2.33 inch |
| Maximum ISO | 51200 ISO | 6400 ISO |
| lens features |
| Lens Mount | PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts | - |
| Color Filter | Primary color filter | Primary color filter |
| Lens Type | - | Leica DC Vario-Elmar |
| Focal Length | - | f=4.6-46mm 35mm equiv 28-280mm |
| Digital Zoom | - | 4x |
| Optical Zoom | - | 10x |
| Aperture Range | - | Wide F3.3 / F8.0 2 steps Tele F4.9 / F11 2 steps |
| viewfinder features |
| View Finder | Yes | - |
| View Finder Type | Pentaprism Finder | - |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.95x 50mmF1.4 at infinity | - |
| Viewpoint Dioptric Adjustment | Approx. -2.5m to + 1.5m-1 | - |
| Viewfinder Eye Point | 20.5 mm | - |
| Other Viewfinder Features | Interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen | - |
| focus features |
| Focus Mode | Single AF AF.S, Continuous AF AF.C, Auto select AF AF.A | Normal / Macro, Quick AF On/Off, Continuous AF On/Off |
| Focus Range | EV-3 to 18 ISO 100 / at normal temperature | Normal Wide 50cm/ Tele 200cm - infinity |
| Auto Focus | Yes | - |
| Focus Points | Auto11 points, Auto5 points, Select, Expanded Area Select, Spot | - |
| Metering Modes | Segmented metering, center-weighted and spot metering | Intelligent Multiple / Center-weighted / Spot |
| White Balancing | AUTO WB, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light DDaylight Color, NDaylight White, WCool White, LWarm White, Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual WB, Color Temperature Configuration, Copying the white balance setting of a captured image | Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set / White Balance Adjustment +10steps, except for auto set Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Sports, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, and Highspeed Burst mode |
| Other Focus Features | Dedicated LED AF assist light | - |
| exposure features |
| Exposure Mode | Auto Picture mode Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Scene Mode 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 Advanced HDR* Exposure bracket value selectable from | - |
| AE Lock/Exposure Lock | Yes | - |
| Spot Meter | Yes | - |
| Manual Exposure | Yes | - |
| Dynamic Range Adjustment | Yes | - |
| Exposure Compensation | - | 1/3 EV Step, |
| shutter features |
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter | - |
| Shutter Speed | Auto1/6000 to 30 sec., Manual 1/6000 to 30 sec. 1/3EV steps or 1/2EV steps, Bulb | 8 - 1/2,000 sec. Starry Sky Mode 15, 30, 60 sec. |
| Self-timer | Yes | Yes |
| Continuous Shots | Max. approx. 5.5 fps, JPEG L | - |
| flash features |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| External Flash | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes | 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 | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Flash Compensation | -2.0 to + 1.0EV | - |
| Other Flash Features | P-TTL, Leading Curtain Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, wireless sync available with 2 dedicated external flash, Built-in retractable P-TTL flash, GN approx. 12 ISO100/m, Angle of view of 28mm lens 35mm format equivalent | - |
| image features |
| Image Format | AW PEF/DNG, JPEG Exif 2.3, DCF2.0 compliant | JPEG design rule for camera file system, based on Exif 2.21 standard, DPOF Corresponding Image with audio JPEG design rule for camera file system, based on Exif 2.21 standard+ QuickTime Motion Picture QuickTime Motion JPEG |
| Gross Pixel | 20.42 MP | - |
| Image Stabilizer | Yes | No |
| Image Sizing | JPEG L 20M 5472x3648, M 12M 4224x2816, S6M 3072x2048, XS 2M 1920x1280 RAW L 20M 5472x3648 | 3456 x 2592, 3072 x 2304, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 |
| Live View Shooting | Yes | - |
| HDR Support | Auto, Type1, Type2, Type3, Bracket Value adjustable, Auto Align On/Off | - |
| Maximum Resolution | - | 3456 x 2592 |
| Still Image Size | - | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| display features |
| Display Type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Display Size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display Resolution | Approx. 921K dots | 460K dots |
| LCD Display | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
| LCD Display Image Resolution | Approx 921K dots | 460K dots |
| Other Display Features | Brightness, Saturation and Colors adjustable | - |
| connectivity features |
| HDMI | Yes | - |
| USB | Yes | - |
| Wireless Connectivity | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | - |
| storage and power features |
| Upgradable Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Card Type | SD, SDHC and SDXC Memory Card Conforms to USH-1 standards, Eye-Fi card, FLU card. | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, Multi Media Card |
| Power Supply | AC Adapter Kit K-AC128 Optional | - |
| Batteries Included | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Battery Life | Number of recordable images with 50% flash usage approx. 410 images, without flash usage approx. 480 images Playback time Approx. 270 minutes * With a fully-recharged Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery under the temperature at 23A DegreeC. Tested in compliance with CIPA standard. Actual results may vary depending on the shooting condition. | Up to 300 pictures CIPA Standard |
| Inbuilt Memory | - | 27 MB |
| Power Requirement | - | 3.7V |
| audio and video features |
| Microphone | Stereo | Yes |
| Audio Features | Recording Sound Level adjustable Recording level meter | - |
| Video Resolution | Full HD1920x1080, 30p/25p/24p, HD 1280x720, 60p/50p | - |
| Video Quality | Full HD | - |
| Video Format | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 MOV | - |
| Speaker | - | Yes |
| Frame Rates in Video Modes | - | 30fps |
| modes and functions features |
| HD Support | Yes | - |
| Delete Function | Yes | - |
| Drive Modes | [Still Image] Single frame, Continuous H, L, Self-timer 12s., 2s., Continuous, Remote Control 0s., 3s., Continuous, Bracketing, Multi-exposure Possible to use with Continuous, Self-timer or Remote Control, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite [Movie] Remote Control, Interval Movie Record, Star Stream * Bracketing, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite, Interval Movie Record and Star Stream are possible to use with Self-timer or Remote Control. | - |
| Shooting Modes | - | Dial Normal Picture, Motion Picture, Intelligent AUTO, Clipboard |
| Scene Modes | - | SCN 1&2 Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Starry, Beach, Aerial, Snow, High Sensitivity, Baby 1&2, Sunset, Pet, Hi-Speed Burst, Multi-Aspect Shooting |
| Macro Mode | - | Macro / Intelligent AUTO / Clipboard Wide 5cm / Max 200cm / Tele 100cm - infinity |