Panasonic S1 vs Pentax RZ10

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic S1 and Pentax RZ10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and RZ10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1 was manufactured 7 years after the RZ10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S1 grades against the RZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 enjoys outer dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1 and Pentax RZ10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S1 vs the RZ10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and RZ10 is 54 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and RZ10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will produce greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S1 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.