Panasonic S1 vs Pentax E70

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic S1 versus Pentax E70, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and E70 (10MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and E70 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1 was released 10 years later than the E70 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the S1 matches up versus the E70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Pentax Optio E70. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 has got outside dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S1 versus Pentax E70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S1 versus the E70.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and E70 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and E70.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern S1 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.