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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-1 II

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

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-1 II 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Launched February 2019
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-1
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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic S1R and Pentax K-1 II, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and K-1 II (36MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The S1R was brought out 12 months later than the K-1 II so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S1R grades versus the K-1 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Pentax K-1 II

 S1R K-1 II 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019February 2018More recent by 12 months
Screen resolution2100k1037kSharper screen (+1063k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Panasonic S1R

 K-1 II S1R 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Pentax K-1 II

 S1R K-1 II 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3.2"3.2"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R provides physical dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1R and Pentax K-1 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S1R vs the K-1 II.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1R and K-1 II is 54 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and K-1 II.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic S1R to offer extra detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger S1R provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography advice
87
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320s)
fantastic MP (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
86
focusing manually
amazing MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography details
Pentax K-1 II Street photography details
71
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than average (1,020 grams)
70
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
good high ISO (819,200)
heavier than competitors in class (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography features
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography features
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
bad battery power (360 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
77
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames per second)
low battery pack (670 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Travel photography camera
60
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
fantastic MP (47MP)
bad battery power (360 shots)
heavier than average (1,020g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
53
environment sealing
amazing MP (36 megapixels)
low battery pack (670 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (1,010g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Landscape photography camera
82
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
bad battery power (360 per charge)
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (819,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
low battery pack (670 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
Vlogging with Pentax K-1 II
32
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average (1,020 grams)
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (1,010g)
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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Pentax K-1 II
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Pentax K-1 Mark II
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2019-02-01 2018-02-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine PRIME IV
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 47MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 8000 x 6000 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 25600 819200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 225 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Pentax KAF4
Available lenses 30 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 4.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
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 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020 grams (2.25 pounds) 1010 grams (2.23 pounds)
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 Overall score 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 670 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots Two Two
Retail price $3,698 $1,737