Panasonic S1H vs Pentax P70

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic S1H versus Pentax P70, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and P70 (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and P70 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was launched 10 years later than the P70 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S1H grades vs the P70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Pentax Optio P70. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H enjoys physical dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S1H compared to the P70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and P70 is 52 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and P70.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1H featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern S1H will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.