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| Predecessor: |
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Panasonic GF7
GF7 vs GX850
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| Successor: |
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| Model Number: |
K-S2 |
GX850 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): |
|
GX800, GF9 |
| Camera Format: |
SLR |
Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
| Retail Price: |
$799.95 |
$549.99 |
| Street Price: |
$499.00 |
$547.99 |
| Date Available: |
2015-02-15 |
2017-02-01 |
| Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight: |
30.3 oz
(859 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
|
11.9 oz
(336 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
|
| Size: |
4.8 x
3.6 x
2.6 in.
(122 x
91 x
65 mm)
|
4.2 x
2.5 x
1.3 in.
(107 x
65 x
33 mm)
|
| Waterproof: |
No |
No |
| Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
|
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| Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: |
|
Panasonic |
| Effective Megapixels: |
20.1 |
16.0 |
| Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
4/3 |
| Sensor size: |
366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.29 microns |
3.77 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Optional |
None |
| Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
| DxO Sensor Score: |
|
73 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
|
23.2 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
|
13.3 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
|
586 |
| Image Resolution: |
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) |
4592 x 3448
(15.8 MP,
4:3),
4592 x 3064
(14.1 MP,
3:2),
4592 x 2584
(11.9 MP,
16:9),
3424 x 3424
(11.7 MP,
1:1),
3232 x 2424
(7.8 MP,
4:3),
3232 x 2160
(7.0 MP,
3:2),
3232 x 1824
(5.9 MP,
Other),
2416 x 2416
(5.8 MP,
1:1),
2272 x 1704
(3.9 MP,
4:3),
2272 x 1520
(3.5 MP,
Other),
1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9),
1712 x 1712
(2.9 MP,
1:1),
1824 x 1368
(2.5 MP,
4:3),
1824 x 1216
(2.2 MP,
3:2),
1824 x 1024
(1.9 MP,
16:9),
1712 x 1712
(2.9 MP,
1:1) |
| Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO, RAW (RW2), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: |
5.2 |
9.4 |
| Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
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3840x2160 (30p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1280x720 (30p)
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| Movie File Format: |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV) |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
| Composite Video Out: |
No |
No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
n/a |
| HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
| HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
|
|
| Lens Mount: |
Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3) |
Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens: |
smc Pentax-D AL 18-50mm f/4-5.6 DC WR RE; 11 elements in 8 groups |
Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS12032); 8 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED) |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
75mm
|
24 -
64mm
|
| Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
50mm
|
12 -
32mm
|
| Zoom Ratio: |
2.78x |
2.67x |
| Aperture Range: |
f/4 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/32 (tele) |
f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22; 7 diaphragm blades (circular) |
| Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
|
20 cm to Infinity
7.9 in to Infinity
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| Macro Focus Range: |
|
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| Filter Thread: |
58.0mm |
37.0mm |
| Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom: |
No |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
2x, 4x |
| Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: |
SAFOX 11 TTL phase-matching: 11 points (9 cross type focus points in the center) |
Contrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 49-area-focusing, Custom Multi, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint; Quick AF, Continuous AF, AF+MF, MF Assist, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch MF Assist, Touch Shutter |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
| Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
|
No / LCD
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| Viewfinder Type: |
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): |
0.63x |
|
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.95x |
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| Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
| Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
(230,400 px)
|
1,040,000 dots
(347,000 px)
|
| Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
| Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: |
Yes |
No |
| Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
|
|
| Maximum ISO (native): |
51200 |
25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
200 |
| ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100-51200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps) |
Auto, Intelligent ISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| White Balance Settings: |
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 |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2/3/4, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) |
| Shutter Speed Range: |
1/6000 - 30 sec |
1/16000 - 60 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 Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: |
Shutter & Aperture Priority (TAv), Sensitivity Priority, Advanced HDR, 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); Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome; Dynamic range adjustment: Highlight, shadow |
Scene: Portrait, Child, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Relaxing Tone, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool, Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine; Panorama (Standard / Wide / Self Shot Mode) |
| Self Timer: |
2 or 12 seconds |
2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
| Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
| 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, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off; 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
|
4.0 m /
13.1 ft.
|
| Flash Range Description: |
GN=12 (m, ISO 100); range depends on lens aperture |
GN=5.6m (18.3 feet) at ISO 200 / 4.0m (13.1 feet) at ISO 100 |
| Max Flash Sync: |
1/180 |
1/50 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-2 to +1 EV
in 0.5EV steps
|
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
No |
No |
| Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC |
| UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-I |
| Other Memory: |
|
|
| Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
| RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: |
12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
RAW (RW2), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV) |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
| Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: |
|
|
| Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
| NFC: |
Yes |
No |
| Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
| Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
| Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
No |
| Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
| External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type: |
Optional IR or Wi-Fi |
Via Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): |
Micro (Type D) HMDI |
Micro HDMI (Type-D), Micro-B USB 2.0 |
|
|
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.35 |
0.35 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
|
|
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
|
|
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.35 |
0.34 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
Yes |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
5.2 |
9.4 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
28 |
114 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
5.2 |
9.5 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
9 |
17 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
5.2 |
9.6 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
6 |
16 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.12 seconds |
0.23 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
|
|
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
0.75 seconds |
|
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.214 seconds |
|
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.098 seconds |
0.086 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.15 seconds |
0.45 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.077 seconds |
0.085 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): |
|
|
| Startup Time: |
1.0 seconds |
2.0 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: |
0.2 seconds |
0.6 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: |
2.3 seconds |
1.6 seconds |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
|
210 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
410 shots |
|
| Battery Life, Video: |
|
20 minutes
|
| Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary D-LI109 |
Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
7.2v, 680mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
No |
| Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
Yes |
| Included Software: |
Digital Camera Utility 5 Software CD-ROM |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO and SILKYPIX Developer available as free downloads |
| OS Compatibility: |
|
|
| Notes & Features: |
20 megapixel AA Filter-less CMOS sensor with Prime MII processor, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC, weather-resistant body, all-new retractable kit zoom lens. The K-S2 will be available in 3 standard colors: black, white, and graphite with an orange accent. RICOH IMAGING is also pleased to announce the color order service for the PENTAX K-S2. The PENTAX K-S2 offers a choice of seven color options in two outdoor-themed collections: three in the Nature Collection; Forest Green, Desert Beige, and Stone Gray as well as four in the Sports Collection: White and Lime, Black and Pink, White with a Racing Stripe, and Black with a Racing Stripe. |
Available in black or silver. |
