Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-01

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R & Pentax K-01. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1R Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

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.

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

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.