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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-3 II

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Pentax K-3 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
84
Overall
73

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise 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
  • Introduced February 2019
Pentax K-3 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Superseded the Pentax K-3
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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-3 II Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic S1R versus Pentax K-3 II, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and K-3 II (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The S1R was announced 3 years later than the K-3 II and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S1R matches up vs the K-3 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Pentax K-3 II

 S1R K-3 II 
LaunchedFebruary 2019April 2015Fresher by 46 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution2100k1037kClearer display (+1063k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Panasonic S1R

 K-3 II S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Pentax K-3 II

 S1R K-3 II 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1R enjoys outer dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 II has dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S1R versus Pentax K-3 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S1R against the K-3 II.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-3 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and K-3 II is 54 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-3 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and K-3 II.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1R having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will give greater detail with its extra 23 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer S1R should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-3 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1R
Portrait photography with Pentax K-3 II
87
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
sensor resolution is fantastic (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
79
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography highlights
Pentax K-3 II Street photography highlights
71
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than others (1,020g)
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography factors
Pentax K-3 II Sports photography factors
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
bad battery pack (360 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
bad battery (720 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-3 II as a Travel photography camera
60
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is fantastic (47MP)
bad battery pack (360 CIPA)
heavier than others (1,020g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
56
environment sealing
MP count decent (24MP)
bad battery (720 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography features
Pentax K-3 II Landscape photography features
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery pack (360 shots)
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery (720 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging information
Pentax K-3 II Vlogging information
32
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (1,020g)
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Pentax K-3 II
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPentax K-3 II
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Pentax K-3 II
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2019-02-01 2015-04-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Prime III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 8000 x 6000 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 225 27
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 30 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 8.3 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 (available with dedicated external flash)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/320s 1/180s
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, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) 800 grams (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 100 80
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 13.6
DXO Low light score 3525 1106
Other
Battery life 360 shots 720 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual Dual
Price at launch $3,698 $829