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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
  • Released August 2019
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-1
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Pentax K-1 II

 S1H K-1 II 
RevealedAugust 2019February 2018More recent by 19 months
Display resolution2330k1037kSharper display (+1293k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Panasonic S1H

 K-1 II S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Pentax K-1 II

 S1H K-1 II 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3.2"3.2"Identical display measurement

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

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

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
Portrait photography with Pentax K-1 II
85
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
86
focusing manually
high megapixels (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography factors
Pentax K-1 II Street photography factors
69
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
70
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
very good high ISO (819,200)
heavier than competitors (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1H
Sports photography with Pentax K-1 II
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
77
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.4 fps)
low battery pack (670 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography info
Pentax K-1 II Travel photography info
64
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
53
weather proofing
high megapixels (36MP)
low battery pack (670 shots)
heavier than competitors (1,010 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography highlights
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (819,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
low battery pack (670 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging details
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging details
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (5952 x 3988 pixels)
has microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (1,052g)
32
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (1,010 grams)
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Pentax K-1 II
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Pentax K-1 Mark II
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2019-08-28 2018-02-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine PRIME IV
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 24 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 51200 819200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 225 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Pentax KAF4
Number of lenses 30 151
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 2,330k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 4.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 sync 1/320 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052 gr (2.32 lbs) 1010 gr (2.23 lbs)
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 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 670 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots Two Two
Cost at release $3,998 $1,737