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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-01

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Launched February 2019
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Launched May 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic S1R and Pentax K-01, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and K-01 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The S1R was launched 6 years later than the K-01 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the S1R grades against the K-01 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Pentax K-01

 S1R K-01 
LaunchedFebruary 2019May 2012Fresher by 82 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k921kClearer display (+1179k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic S1R

 K-01 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Pentax K-01

 S1R K-01 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R comes with outside dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S1R vs the K-01.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and K-01 is 54 and 76 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1R and K-01.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1R because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1R will render extra detail utilizing its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer S1R should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography info
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography info
87
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
megapixel count fantastic (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
74
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography advice
Pentax K-01 Street photography advice
71
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition (1,020g)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
heavier than competitors (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography info
Pentax K-01 Sports photography info
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
not so great battery life (360 per charge)
no phase detect AF
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery pack (540 per charge)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
Travel photography with Pentax K-01
60
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (47 megapixels)
not so great battery life (360 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (1,020 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
65
good battery pack (540 per charge)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
heavier than competitors (561g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography factors
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
not so great battery life (360 per charge)
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (540 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging features
Pentax K-01 Vlogging features
32
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (1,020 grams)
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (561g)
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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Pentax K-01
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPentax K-01
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Pentax K-01
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-02-01 2012-05-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8000 x 6000 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 225 81
Lens
Lens support Leica L Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 30 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1020 grams (2.25 pounds) 561 grams (1.24 pounds)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 100 79
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 12.9
DXO Low light rating 3525 1135
Other
Battery life 360 shots 540 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 One
Launch pricing $3,698 $899