Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-1

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the XS1 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The XS1 was brought out 4 years before the K-1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the XS1 matches up against the K-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Pentax K-1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic XS1 comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Check the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the XS1 against the K-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and K-1 is 97 and 55 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and K-1.

As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XS1 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax K-1 will show more detail having its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged XS1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.