Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-7

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-7, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and K-7 (15MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and K-7 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1H was unveiled 10 years later than the K-7 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S1H scores vs the K-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Pentax K-7. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H has got external dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S1H against the K-7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and K-7 is 52 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and K-7.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1H using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1H will provide greater detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger S1H will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.