Panasonic S1R vs Pentax K110D

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic S1R and Pentax K110D, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and K110D (6MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and K110D (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The S1R was revealed 12 years later than the K110D and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S1R grades vs the K110D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R & Pentax K110D. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S1R Gallery & Pentax K110D Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R has outer dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Pentax K110D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1R and Pentax K110D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S1R versus the K110D.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1R and K110D is 54 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and K110D.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1R having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1R will give more detail because of its extra 41 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern S1R should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.