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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-1

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push 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
  • Released February 2019
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Successor is Pentax K-1 II
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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-1 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic S1R versus Pentax K-1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and K-1 (36MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The S1R was introduced 3 years later than the K-1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S1R scores versus the K-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Pentax K-1

 S1R K-1 
LaunchedFebruary 2019February 2016More recent by 36 months
Screen resolution2100k1037kCrisper screen (+1063k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Panasonic S1R

 K-1 S1R 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Pentax K-1

 S1R K-1 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1R provides external measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S1R and the K-1.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1R and K-1 is 54 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and K-1.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic S1R to provide you with extra detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern S1R provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-1 Portrait photography advice
87
manual focus
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
resolution is great (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
85
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography information
Pentax K-1 Street photography information
71
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than average in class (1,020 grams)
70
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
very good high ISO (204,800)
heavier than average (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Sports photography highlights
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
bad battery life (360 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (4.4 frames per second)
bad battery power (760 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
Travel photography with Pentax K-1
60
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
resolution is great (47 megapixels)
bad battery life (360 per charge)
more heavy than average in class (1,020g)
display isn't selfie friendly
53
weather proof
megapixel count fantastic (36MP)
bad battery power (760 CIPA)
heavier than average (1,010 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Landscape photography camera
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery life (360 shots)
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (204,800)
exports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
bad battery power (760 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
Vlogging with Pentax K-1
32
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (1,020 grams)
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
heavier than average (1,010 grams)
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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Pentax K-1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPentax K-1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Pentax K-1
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2019-02-01 2016-02-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 8000 x 6000 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 25600 204800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 225 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 30 151
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec 4.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/320 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020g (2.25 lb) 1010g (2.23 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 100 96
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 14.6
DXO Low light score 3525 3280
Other
Battery life 360 images 760 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots Two Two
Price at launch $3,698 $1,499