Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-1 II
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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-1 II Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S1R Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Pentax K-1 II
S1R | K-1 II | |||
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Announced | February 2019 | February 2018 | More recent by 12 months | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1037k | Sharper screen (+1063k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Panasonic S1R
K-1 II | S1R | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Pentax K-1 II
S1R | K-1 II | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Pentax K-1 Mark II | |
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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 |