Panasonic S3 vs Pentax K-1

The following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic S3 vs Pentax K-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the S3 (14MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the S3 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S3 was introduced 6 years earlier than the K-1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S3 grades versus the K-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 and Pentax K-1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S3 Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic S3 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 has specifications 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S3 against the K-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3 and K-1 is 96 and 55 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3 and K-1.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S3 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-1 will deliver greater detail using its extra 22MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged S3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.