Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K-S2

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic S1R versus Pentax K-S2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and K-S2 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1R was brought out 4 years after the K-S2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S1R grades versus the K-S2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R offers exterior dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has proportions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S1R versus the K-S2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and K-S2 is 54 and 64 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1R and K-S2.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1R due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1R will render more detail having its extra 27MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S1R will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.