Panasonic S1H vs Pentax K110D

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Pentax K110D. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Pentax K110D Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.