Panasonic S1R vs Pentax Efina

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic S1R vs Pentax Efina, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and Efina (14MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and Efina (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The S1R was revealed 5 years later than the Efina and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the S1R grades versus the Efina when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Pentax Efina. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R enjoys outside dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has proportions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1R vs Pentax Efina in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1R versus the Efina.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1R and Efina is 54 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and Efina.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1R using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S1R will render extra detail because of its extra 33MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher S1R should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.