Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-30

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-30, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and K-30 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The S1R was manufactured 6 years after the K-30 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the S1R matches up against the K-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R & Pentax K-30. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S1R Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1R enjoys 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) and the Pentax K-30 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S1R and the K-30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1R and K-30 is 54 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and K-30.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1R because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1R will deliver greater detail due to its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer S1R is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.