Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-r

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-r, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is pretty comparable but the S1 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The S1 was introduced 2 months earlier than the K-r and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S1 grades vs the K-r with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 and Pentax K-r. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has proportions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-r in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S1 vs the K-r.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and K-r is 96 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and K-r.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor sizes. The S1 offers the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF harder.