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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Revealed June 2016
  • Successor is Pentax KF
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic S1 versus Pentax K-70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the S1 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The S1 was revealed 6 years before the K-70 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S1 grades against the K-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Pentax K-70

 S1 K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic S1

 K-70 S1 
RevealedJune 2016January 2011Newer by 66 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Pentax K-70

 S1 K-70 
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 has got 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) whilst the Pentax K-70 has sizing of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S1 vs the K-70.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and K-70 is 96 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and K-70.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-70 will produce greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged S1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-70 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
80
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1
Street photography with Pentax K-70
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
71
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
above average high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than others (688 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography details
Pentax K-70 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than average in class (117g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
weather proof
decent megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (410 shots)
more heavy than others (688g)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
Landscape photography with Pentax K-70
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
terrible battery pack (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging features
Pentax K-70 Vlogging features
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
71
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
more heavy than others (688g)
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Pentax K-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Pentax K-70
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Pentax K-70
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-01-05 2016-06-08
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV PRIME MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117 gr (0.26 pounds) 688 gr (1.52 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos 410 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $269 $649