Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-1 II

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-1 II, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and K-1 II (36MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (Full frame).

Photography Glossary

The S1 was released 12 months after the K-1 II and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S1 scores against the K-1 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 features outside measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-1 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S1 and the K-1 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and K-1 II is 54 and 55 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and K-1 II.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax K-1 II to offer more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer S1 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.