Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-1

Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S2 (14MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the S2 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The S2 was announced 5 years prior to the K-1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S2 matches up versus the K-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 & Pentax K-1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S2 Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic S2 offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S2 versus the K-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S2 and K-1 is 96 and 55 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2 and K-1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S2 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-1 will give extra detail with its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged S2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.