Panasonic S1R vs Pentax MX-1

The following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic S1R and Pentax MX-1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and MX-1 (1/1.7") have different sensor measurements.

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The S1R was introduced 5 years after the MX-1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S1R matches up against the MX-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R has got exterior dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1R and Pentax MX-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S1R vs the MX-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and MX-1 is 54 and 84 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1R and MX-1.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1R using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will provide you with greater detail using its extra 35MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent S1R should have a benefit in sensor technology.