Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-1

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic S1 versus Pentax K-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the S1 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1 was brought out 6 years earlier than the K-1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S1 grades vs the K-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 & Pentax K-1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S1 compared to the K-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and K-1 is 96 and 55 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and K-1.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-1 will offer you greater detail having its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older S1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.