Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-1

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic S5 versus Pentax K-1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and K-1 (36MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The S5 was manufactured 4 years later than the K-1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S5 grades versus the K-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Pentax K-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S5 features physical measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S5 against the K-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and K-1 is 60 and 55 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and K-1.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax K-1 to produce more detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent S5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.