Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-S1

Below, we are analyzing the Pentax K-1 versus Pentax K-S1, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are manufactured by Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and K-S1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-1 was announced 18 months after the K-S1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the K-1 scores versus the K-S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-1 and Pentax K-S1. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-1 Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-1 comes with exterior dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with 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") accompanied by a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

See the Pentax K-1 versus Pentax K-S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the K-1 and the K-S1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-1 and K-S1 is 55 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-1 and K-S1.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-1 will show more detail with its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer K-1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.