In depth comparison and review of Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm and Pentax K-S1. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm | Pentax K-S1 |
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| Product Type | Digital camera - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 1080p - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording |
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| Lens Included | 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm lens | Body only |
| Height | 7.15 cm | 9.3 cm |
| Width | 11.33 cm | 12 cm |
| Depth | 3.75 cm | 7 cm |
| Weight | 313 g | 485 g |
| Enclosure Colour | Black | White | Silver | White | Black |
| Protection | Waterproof, freezeproof, dust-resistant, shakeproof | - |
| Optical Zoom | 2.5x | - |
| Navigation | GPS receiver, GPS/GLONASS receiver | - |
| SENSOR | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm | Pentax K-S1 |
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| Sensor Resolution | 14.2 Megapixel | 20.12 Megapixel |
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| Optical Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Total Pixels | 15,130,000 pixels | 20,420,000 pixels |
| Effective Sensor Resolution | 14,200,000 pixels | 20,120,000 pixels |
| Optical Sensor Size | 13.2 x 8.8 mm | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
| Sensor Dust Reduction | - | Yes |
| Sensor Features | - | Special Protect (SP) coating |
| Sensors | Magnetometer, altimeter, digital level metre | - |
| PROCESSOR | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm | Pentax K-S1 |
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| Image Processor | EXPEED 3A | PRIME MII |
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| LENS | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm | Pentax K-S1 |
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| Type | Zoom lens - 2.5x zoom - 11 - 27.5 mm - f/3.5-5.6 - zoom | - |
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| Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 30 - 74mm | - |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | - |
| Min Focus Distance | 30 cm | - |
| Max View Angle | 72 degree(s) | - |
| Zoom Adjustment | Manual | - |
| Lens Construction | 6 groups / 8 elements | - |
| Filter Size | 40.5 mm | - |
| Lens Mounting Type | Nikon 1 | Pentax KAF2 |
| Features | ED glass, aspherical lens | - |
| FOCUSING | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm | Pentax K-S1 |
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| Auto Focus | TTL contrast and phase detection | TTL phase detection |
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| Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 135 | 11 |
| AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF |
| Face Detection | Yes | Yes |
| VIEWFINDER | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm | Pentax K-S1 |
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| Viewfinder Type | - | Optical - fixed eye-level pentaprism |
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| Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | - | 100% |
| Optical Viewfinder Magnification | - | 0.95x |
| Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | - | -2.5 to +1.5 |
| Field of View Crop Factor | 2.7 | - |
| EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm | Pentax K-S1 |
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| ISO (Max) | 6400 | 51200 |
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| Native ISO | - | 100-51200 |
| Light Sensitivity | ISO auto (160-800), ISO auto (160-3200), ISO auto (160-6400), ISO 160-6400 | ISO 100-51200, ISO auto (100-51200) |
| Exposure Metering | Centre-weighted, spot, matrix | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
| Exposure Metering Zones | - | 77 |
| Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, i-TTL program flash | Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, shutter & aperture priority |
| Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, close-up, night portrait, night landscape, Underwater | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, museum, surf & snow, PET, Blue Sky, food, night scene, sunset, candle, night snapshot, night scene with portrait, kids, Stage, night scene HDR, moving object, forest, backlight silhouette |
| Special Effects | Neutral, Vivid, Custom Effect, monochrome, landscape, portrait | Natural, bright, Vibrant, monochrome, Muted, landscape, portrait, Cross Process, Bleach Bypass, Radiant, Reversal Film, Tone Expansion, Cold vintage, Colour Fade, Bold Monochrome, Unicolour Bold, Clear Tone, Warm Fade, Brilliant Colour, Infrared Filter |
| White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
| White Balance Presets | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade, Underwater | Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (warm white), Color Temperature Enhancement (CTE), fluorescent light (daylight colour), fluorescent light (daylight white) |
| Shutter Type | - | Mechanical electronically-controlled |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/16000 sec | 1/6000 sec |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps |
| White Balance Bracketing | - | Yes |
| X-sync Speed | 1/60sec | 1/180 sec |
| Exposure Range | - | EV 0-22 (ISO 100) |
| DISPLAY | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm | Pentax K-S1 |
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| Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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| Display Format | 921,000 pixels | 921,000 pixels |
| Display Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
| Display Features | - | Colour control, display brightness control |
| FLASH | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm | Pentax K-S1 |
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| Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
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| Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 5 | 10 |
| Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
| Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AF illuminator | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation |
| VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm | Pentax K-S1 |
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| Digital Video Format | H.264, MOV | H.264 |
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| Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW) | JPEG, DNG (RAW) + JPEG, DNG (RAW) |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Mono |
| Microphone Features | Sensitivity control | Sensitivity control |
| MEMORY | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm | Pentax K-S1 |
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| Memory Card Slot | SD card | SD card |
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| Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
| Included Memory Card | 16 GB SDHC | - |
| Image Storage | 4608 x 3072 3456 x 2304 2304 x 1536 |
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| Video Capture | H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps H.264 - 640 x 240 - 400 fps H.264 - 320 x 120 - 1200 fps |
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm | Pentax K-S1 |
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| Battery Type | Nikon EN-EL20 Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific | Pentax D-Li109 Lithium Ion |
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| Details | 1 x Nikon EN-EL20 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) | Pentax D-Li109 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
| Battery Life | - | Photo shooting - 480 shots (50% flash usage) Playback - 4.5 hours |
| CONNECTIONS | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm | Pentax K-S1 |
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| Interface | HDMI, USB 2.0 | HDMI |
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| Connectivity Features | Wi-Fi ready | - |
| Print Standard | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | DPOF support, Exif Print support |
| Flash Terminal | - | Hot shoe |
| Connector Type | USB 2.0 HDMI output |
USB 2.0 HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) |
| FEATURES | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm | Pentax K-S1 |
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| Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec | 2sec, 12sec |
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| Continuous Shooting Speed | 5 frames per second, 30 frames per second, 15 frames per second, 60 frames per second | 3 frames per second, 5.4 frames per second |
| HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode |
| Additional Features | Audio recording, date/time stamp, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, face detection, Depth Indicator, Eye-Fi Card Ready, Action Control, Smart Photo Selector, Motion Snapshot | RGB primary colour filter, depth-of-field preview button, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, saturation control, in-camera film editing, in-camera RAW processing, HDR image enhancement technology, hue control, Eye-Fi Card Ready, LED body illumination |
| OTHERS | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm | Pentax K-S1 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying strap, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, carrying case, USB cable, O-ring, O-ring protector | Battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, eyecup, shoe cap |
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| Software | Drivers & Utilities, Nikon ViewNX 2, Nikon Short Movie Creator | Drivers & Utilities |
| Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | -10 °C |
| Underwater Use | Yes | - |
| Underwater Depth | Up to 15 m | - |
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