Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax K-1 II

Following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic SZ1 versus Pentax K-1 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SZ1 (16MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the SZ1 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The SZ1 was announced 7 years prior to the K-1 II which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SZ1 matches up vs the K-1 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ1 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 II has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic SZ1 versus Pentax K-1 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ1 against the K-1 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ1 and K-1 II is 95 and 55 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ1 and K-1 II.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SZ1 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-1 II will offer extra detail with its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SZ1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.