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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax S1

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push 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
  • Launched February 2019
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax S1 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic S1R and Pentax S1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and S1 (14MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and S1 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The S1R was launched 8 years after the S1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S1R grades against the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Pentax S1

 S1R S1 
LaunchedFebruary 2019March 2011Newer by 97 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic S1R

 S1 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Pentax S1

 S1R S1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1R features outer dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S1R and the S1.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and S1 is 54 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1R and S1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1R featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1R will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher S1R provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography info
Pentax S1 Portrait photography info
87
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
fantastic resolution (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
35
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography factors
Pentax S1 Street photography factors
71
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others in class (1,020g)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography information
Pentax S1 Sports photography information
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
bad battery pack (360 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography details
Pentax S1 Travel photography details
60
environment proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
fantastic resolution (47 megapixels)
bad battery pack (360 shots)
heavier than others in class (1,020g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
64
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography advice
Pentax S1 Landscape photography advice
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
bad battery pack (360 CIPA)
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manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
Vlogging with Pentax S1
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screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly display
heavier than others in class (1,020 grams)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Pentax S1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Pentax Optio S1
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-02-01 2011-03-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8000 x 6000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020 grams (2.25 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photographs 260 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Launch cost $3,698 $174