Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-3 II

Below is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-3 II, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the K-3 II (24MP) is very well matched but the S1 (Full frame) and K-3 II (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

The S1 was released 3 years later than the K-3 II and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S1 scores against the K-3 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 & Pentax K-3 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Pentax K-3 II Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 comes with outer dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 II has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-3 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S1 against the K-3 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and K-3 II is 54 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and K-3 II.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The S1 has the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The newer S1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.