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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-500

Portability
54
Imaging
80
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Pentax K-500 front
Portability
64
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump 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-500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed November 2013
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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-500 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-500, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and K-500 (16MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and K-500 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1R was launched 5 years later than the K-500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S1R scores vs the K-500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Pentax K-500

 S1R K-500 
RevealedFebruary 2019November 2013More recent by 64 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k921kClearer screen (+1179k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Panasonic S1R

 K-500 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Pentax K-500

 S1R K-500 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1R has got outside measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Pentax K-500 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S1R and the K-500.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1R and K-500 is 54 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-500 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and K-500.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1R featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1R will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 31MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent S1R will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-500 Portrait photography highlights
88
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
amazing MP (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1R
Street photography with Pentax K-500
71
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (1,020 grams)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great ISO range (51,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography advice
Pentax K-500 Sports photography advice
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
bad battery pack (360 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (710 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography info
Pentax K-500 Travel photography info
60
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
amazing MP (47 megapixels)
bad battery pack (360 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (1,020g)
does not have selfie friendly display
67
great battery life (710 shots)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography information
Pentax K-500 Landscape photography information
83
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
bad battery pack (360 per charge)
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (710 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-500 as a Vlogging camera
33
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (1,020g)
30
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Pentax K-500
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPentax K-500
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Pentax K-500
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2019-02-01 2013-11-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine PRIME M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 8000 x 6000 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 51600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 225 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 30 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020 gr (2.25 lb) 646 gr (1.42 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 100 79
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 13.1
DXO Low light score 3525 1087
Other
Battery life 360 images 710 images
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual One
Retail pricing $3,698 $600