Panasonic G95 vs Pentax S1

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic G95 vs Pentax S1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and S1 (14MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and S1 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The G95 was brought out 8 years after the S1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the G95 scores versus the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 and Pentax Optio S1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G95 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G95 comes with external dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G95 vs Pentax S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G95 against the S1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G95 and S1 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G95 and S1.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G95 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic G95 will show extra detail having its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger G95 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.