Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-S2

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-S2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is pretty close but the S1H (Full frame) and K-S2 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The S1H was brought out 4 years later than the K-S2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S1H matches up versus the K-S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Pentax K-S2. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H comes with physical dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Pentax K-S2 has proportions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

See the Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K-S2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S1H and the K-S2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and K-S2 is 52 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and K-S2.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1H because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1H will render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher S1H should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.