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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-1

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Introduced August 2019
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Refreshed by Pentax K-1 II
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-1 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic S1H and Pentax K-1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and K-1 (36MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The S1H was introduced 3 years later than the K-1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S1H matches up vs the K-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Pentax K-1

 S1H K-1 
AnnouncedAugust 2019February 2016More recent by 43 months
Display resolution2330k1037kSharper display (+1293k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Panasonic S1H

 K-1 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Pentax K-1

 S1H K-1 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal display size

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1H has external measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1H and Pentax K-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S1H against the K-1.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and K-1 is 52 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and K-1.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax K-1 to provide more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher S1H provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-1 Portrait photography advice
85
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
85
manual focus
high megapixels (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography details
Pentax K-1 Street photography details
69
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition (1,052g)
70
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
great ISO range (204,800)
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography features
Pentax K-1 Sports photography features
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
not so great battery power (400 shots)
no phase detect AF
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (4.4 frames per second)
low battery pack (760 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography information
Pentax K-1 Travel photography information
64
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (1,052g)
53
environment sealing
high megapixels (36MP)
low battery pack (760 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-1 Landscape photography advice
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery power (400 per charge)
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (204,800)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
low battery pack (760 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-1 as a Vlogging camera
70
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (5952 x 3988 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (1,052g)
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Pentax K-1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPentax K-1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Pentax K-1
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2019-08-28 2016-02-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 36MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 51200 204800
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 225 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Leica L Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 30 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 2,330k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/320 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) 1010 grams (2.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 3280
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 760 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots Dual Dual
Retail price $3,998 $1,499