Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-S2

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic S1 versus Pentax K-S2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the S1 (Full frame) and K-S2 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1 was manufactured 4 years after the K-S2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S1 scores vs the K-S2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 & Pentax K-S2. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 offers physical measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1 versus Pentax K-S2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S1 compared to the K-S2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and K-S2 is 54 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and K-S2.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.