Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K110D

Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K110D, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and K110D (6MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and K110D (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The S1 was revealed 12 years later than the K110D and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the S1 grades versus the K110D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Pentax K110D. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 comes with physical dimensions 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 K110D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K110D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S1 versus the K110D.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and K110D is 54 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and K110D.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1 will give you more detail because of its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer S1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.