Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax S1

Here is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax S1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and S1 (14MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and S1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX8 was introduced 4 years later than the S1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GX8 scores against the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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If you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX8 has outer measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GX8 against the S1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GX8 and S1 is 74 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX8 and S1.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX8 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic GX8 will deliver extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger GX8 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.