Panasonic G6 vs Pentax S1

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic G6 and Pentax S1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly close but the G6 (Four Thirds) and S1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The G6 was released 2 years later than the S1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G6 grades versus the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 & Pentax Optio S1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G6 Gallery & Pentax S1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G6 features outer dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the G6 against the S1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and S1 is 74 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G6 and S1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G6 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G6 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern G6 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.