Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-70

Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic S1R versus Pentax K-70, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and K-70 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1R was released 2 years later than the K-70 and that is quite a large gap 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-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the S1R matches up against the K-70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Pentax K-70. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1R enjoys external measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has sizing of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S1R vs the K-70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1R and K-70 is 54 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and K-70.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1R featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1R will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 23 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher S1R is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.