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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K10D

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Released August 2019
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced December 2006
  • Successor is Pentax K20D
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K10D Overview

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic S1H versus Pentax K10D, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and K10D (10MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and K10D (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was revealed 12 years after the K10D which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the S1H scores against the K10D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Pentax K10D

 S1H K10D 
AnnouncedAugust 2019December 2006More modern by 155 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2330k210kCrisper display (+2120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic S1H

 K10D S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Pentax K10D

 S1H K10D 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H enjoys outer dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1H versus Pentax K10D in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1H against the K10D.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and K10D is 52 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and K10D.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1H with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1H will result in greater detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger S1H should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
52
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Street photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Street photography camera
69
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than average in class (1,052g)
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography highlights
Pentax K10D Sports photography highlights
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
terrible battery power (400 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography details
Pentax K10D Travel photography details
64
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (1,052g)
49
weather proof
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1H
Landscape photography with Pentax K10D
80
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
terrible battery power (400 per charge)
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
Vlogging with Pentax K10D
70
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (5952 x 3988 pixels)
has mic socket
heavier than average in class (1,052g)
9
no video
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Pentax K10D
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPentax K10D
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Pentax K10D
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2019-08-28 2006-12-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 51200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 30 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 2,330 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320s 1/180s
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 -
Highest video resolution 5952x3988 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052 gr (2.32 pounds) 793 gr (1.75 pounds)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 522
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Dual 1
Pricing at release $3,998 $700