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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-70

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-70 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
  • Revealed February 2019
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Announced June 2016
  • Replacement is Pentax KF
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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-70 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Pentax K-70

 S1R K-70 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019June 2016Fresher by 33 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k921kCrisper display (+1179k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic S1R

 K-70 S1R 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Pentax K-70

 S1R K-70 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

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).

See the Panasonic S1R versus Pentax K-70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

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

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Portrait photography camera
87
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
fantastic resolution (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
80
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography factors
Pentax K-70 Street photography factors
71
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than average in class (1,020g)
71
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
great ISO range (102,400)
heavier than others in class (688 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography factors
Pentax K-70 Sports photography factors
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery (360 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
not so great battery (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography advice
Pentax K-70 Travel photography advice
60
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
fantastic resolution (47 megapixels)
bad battery (360 shots)
heavier than average in class (1,020 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
64
weather sealing
decent MP (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (410 shots)
heavier than others in class (688 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography features
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography features
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
bad battery (360 CIPA)
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
not so great battery (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-70 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (1,020 grams)
71
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic support
heavier than others in class (688 grams)
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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Pentax K-70
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPentax K-70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Pentax K-70
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2019-02-01 2016-06-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest resolution 8000 x 6000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 102400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 225 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 30 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320 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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020 gr (2.25 pounds) 688 gr (1.52 pounds)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images 410 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 2 1
Pricing at launch $3,698 $649