Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-S1

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G95 and Pentax K-S1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the G95 (20.3MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the G95 (Four Thirds) and K-S1 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The G95 was launched 4 years after the K-S1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G95 grades against the K-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 & Pentax K-S1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G95 Gallery & Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G95 offers outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S1 has proportions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the G95 and the K-S1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G95 and K-S1 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G95 and K-S1.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G95 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic G95 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 0.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher G95 provides a benefit in sensor technology.