Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-1 II

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-1 II, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and K-1 II (36MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The S1H was manufactured 19 months later than the K-1 II making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S1H grades vs the K-1 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1H provides exterior measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 II has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-1 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the S1H and the K-1 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and K-1 II is 52 and 55 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and K-1 II.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax K-1 II to provide extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer S1H provides an edge in sensor tech.