Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-S1

Here is a in depth overview of the Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-S1, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are designed by Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and K-S1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-1 II was introduced 3 years later than the K-S1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the K-1 II grades against the K-S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 Mark II & Pentax K-S1. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-1 II Gallery & Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K-1 II has got physical dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Pentax K-S1 has sizing of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the K-1 II against the K-S1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 II and K-S1 is 55 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K-1 II and K-S1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-1 II with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-1 II will result in extra detail using its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger K-1 II will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.