Panasonic S1H vs Pentax E70

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic S1H versus Pentax E70, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and E70 (10MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and E70 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was unveiled 10 years later than the E70 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S1H scores against the E70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1H enjoys outer measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S1H versus Pentax E70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S1H vs the E70.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and E70 is 52 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and E70.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1H having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1H will show greater detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger S1H should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.