Panasonic S3 vs Pentax K-1
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Panasonic S3 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 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
- Introduced January 2011
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- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Introduced February 2016
- Replacement is Pentax K-1 II
Panasonic S3 vs Pentax K-1 Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic S3 vs Pentax K-1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Pentax K-1
S3 | K-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Panasonic S3
K-1 | S3 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | January 2011 | Newer by 62 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper display (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Pentax K-1
S3 | K-1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Panasonic S3 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison
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).
See the Panasonic S3 vs Pentax K-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Panasonic S3 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic S3 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S3 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Pentax K-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Pentax K-1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2016-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 36 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 7360 x 4912 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 33 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3.2" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 4.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) | 1010 gr (2.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 96 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3280 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 images | 760 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Storage slots | One | Dual |
Launch cost | $110 | $1,499 |