Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K110D

Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K110D, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and K110D (6MP) and the S1 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The S1 was brought out 4 years after the K110D which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S1 matches up against the K110D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 & Pentax K110D. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Pentax K110D Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax K110D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K110D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S1 against the K110D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and K110D is 96 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and K110D.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic S1 will render greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S1 should have an edge in sensor innovation.