Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax S1

Here is a detailed comparison of the Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax S1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and S1 (14MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and S1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The K-1 II was unveiled 7 years later than the S1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the K-1 II matches up against the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 Mark II & Pentax Optio S1. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 II Gallery & Pentax S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 II provides exterior dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the K-1 II compared to the S1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the K-1 II and S1 is 55 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 II and S1.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-1 II with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax K-1 II will resolve more detail having an extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent K-1 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.