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Canon EOS M3 vs Pentax K-S1
Comparison

Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery

Canon EOS M3

Canon EOS M3 camera
56%

Pentax K-S1

Pentax K-S1 camera image
Winner!
57%
Canon EOS M3
vs
Pentax K-S1
Price
Brand
Canon
Pentax
Model
EOS M3
K-S1
Released
2015
2014
Announcement Date
February 06, 2015
August 27, 2014
Camera Type
Mirrorless
DSLR
Camera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Optics
60%
68%
Megapixels
24.2 MP
20.12 MP
Image Resolution
6000 x 4000 px
5472 x 3648 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
14.9 x 22.3 mm
15.6 x 23.5 mm
Sensor Format
APS-C
APS-C
Frame Rate
4.2 fps
5.4 fps
Lens Mount
Canon EF-M
Pentax KAF
Image Processor
Digic 6
Prime MII
Aspect Ratio
3:2
3:2
Minimum ISO (Native)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
12,800
51,200
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
25600
51200
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 4000 s
1/ 6000 s
Autofocus Points
49
11
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
None
Optical (pentaprism)
Video
Video
43%
43%
Video
Max Video Resolution
Full HD
Full HD
Max Video Dimensions
1920 x 1080 px
1920 x 1080 px
Max Video Frame Rate
30 p
30 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
MP4
MOV, AVI
Features
Features
57%
41%
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3"
3"
Screen Resolution
1,040,000 dots
921,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Storage and Battery
16%
24%
Memory Card
SD / SDHC / SDXC
SD / SDHC / SDXC
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
LP-E17
D-LI109
Battery Life
250 shots
410 shots
USB Charging
DXOMARK Scores
Sensor scores tested by DXOMARK
Overall Score
72%
78%
Portrait (Color Depth)
22.8 bits
23.5 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
11.8 EVs
13 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
1169
1061
Scores
User Scores
B&H photo video
126 reviews
18 reviews
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