Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-1 II

Below is a extensive review of the Panasonic XS1 versus Pentax K-1 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the XS1 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The XS1 was launched 6 years earlier than the K-1 II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the XS1 matches up vs the K-1 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic XS1 has got physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 II has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic XS1 versus Pentax K-1 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the XS1 compared to the K-1 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and K-1 II is 97 and 55 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the XS1 and K-1 II.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The XS1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-1 II will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older XS1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.