Panasonic S1 vs Pentax MX-1

Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic S1 vs Pentax MX-1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and MX-1 (1/1.7") use different sensor measurements.

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The S1 was announced 5 years after the MX-1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S1 matches up against the MX-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 has outside 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) and the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1 vs Pentax MX-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1 vs the MX-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and MX-1 is 54 and 84 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and MX-1.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1 will provide more detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern S1 should have an advantage in sensor technology.