Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K10D

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic S1 and Pentax K10D, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and K10D (10MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and K10D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The S1 was unveiled 12 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the S1 scores vs the K10D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Pentax K10D. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 has exterior measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax K10D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1 and Pentax K10D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S1 and the K10D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and K10D is 54 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and K10D.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will provide greater detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger S1 will have an advantage in sensor technology.