Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax S1

Following is a extended review of the Pentax K-3 II versus Pentax S1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the K-3 II (24MP) and S1 (14MP) and the K-3 II (APS-C) and S1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-3 II was announced 4 years after the S1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the K-3 II matches up against the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-3 II and Pentax Optio S1. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-3 II Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-3 II enjoys outer measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-3 II versus Pentax S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the K-3 II versus the S1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 II and S1 is 59 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K-3 II and S1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-3 II with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-3 II will offer more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher K-3 II will have a benefit in sensor tech.