The Pentax K-S1 is the smallest Digital SLR from Pentax, available in a number of colours, and is one of the most modern looking Pentax DSLRs launched with an updated user interface and updated control system on the back. The camera has 5 LEDs on the front grip, and a light surrounding the shutter release button changes colour depending what mode you are in, turning red in video mode, and green in photo mode. The controls on the back of the camera are also illuminated which could be useful in low-light or at night, and the camera features a large mode dial.

Pentax K-S1 Features:

20.12 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor (with AA simulator feature)

LED body illumination

3.0-inch, LCD monitor

Full HD movie recording with stereo audio

ISO100 to ISO51200

Shutter speed of 1/6000 sec

5.4fps continuous shooting

21 digital filters including a new “Colour Replacement” filter.

Smartphone-support functions available by installing the optional Flucard for Pentax 16GB memory card**

SR Shake Reduction sensor

DR (Dust Removal) mechanism for effective elimination of dust on the image sensor

** These functions support smartphones operating iOS6 or later and Android 4.2 or later

10 distinctive effects, including three new options: “Fresh” with a crystal-clean finishing touch; “Fade Colour” for an elegant finish with subdued colours; and “Infrared” for a black-and-white finish like that of an infrared photo.

Pentax K-S1 Other sample images

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Pentax K-S1 ISO test images

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Pentax K-S1 White-balance test images

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Pentax K-S1 Hands-On Photos of Equipment