Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax S1

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Pentax S1, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and S1 (14MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and S1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 II was released 8 years after the S1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the FZ1000 II matches up versus the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Pentax Optio S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II features exterior measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Pentax S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ1000 II vs the S1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and S1 is 55 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 II and S1.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 II provides an advantage in sensor technology.