Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-1 II

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.

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.

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.

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.