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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K110D

Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K110D Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
  • Announced August 2019
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced May 2006
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K110D Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K110D, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and K110D (6MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and K110D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The S1H was released 13 years later than the K110D and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S1H matches up vs the K110D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Pentax K110D

 S1H K110D 
AnnouncedAugust 2019May 2006Fresher by 162 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 display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Panasonic S1H

 K110D S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Pentax K110D

 S1H K110D 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H provides physical measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Pentax K110D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K110D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1H compared to the K110D.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1H and K110D is 52 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and K110D.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1H due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1H will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 18MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern S1H is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
Portrait photography with Pentax K110D
85
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
51
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography advice
Pentax K110D Street photography advice
69
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,052g)
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography features
Pentax K110D Sports photography features
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography highlights
Pentax K110D Travel photography highlights
64
weather proof
has bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (400 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
45
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Landscape photography camera
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
bad battery pack (400 shots)
46
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
Vlogging with Pentax K110D
70
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (5952 x 3988 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (1,052g)
9
can't record video
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Pentax K110D
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPentax K110D
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Pentax K110D
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2019-08-28 2006-05-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Pentax KAF
Available lenses 30 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 2,330k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options 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 reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/320 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) 585 grams (1.29 lbs)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC card
Storage slots Dual One
Pricing at release $3,998 $1,000