Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-3 II

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-3 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the XS1 (1/2.3") and K-3 II (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The XS1 was brought out 3 years earlier than the K-3 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the XS1 grades against the K-3 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Pentax K-3 II. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Pentax K-3 II Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic XS1 has got external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 II has dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-3 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the XS1 compared to the K-3 II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and K-3 II is 97 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the XS1 and K-3 II.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The XS1 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-3 II will provide you with greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged XS1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.