Pentax K-30 vs Pentax S1

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax K-30 versus Pentax S1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Pentax. The resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively similar but the K-30 (APS-C) and S1 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The K-30 was manufactured 21 months later than the S1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the K-30 matches up vs the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-30 and Pentax Optio S1. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-30 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-30 features exterior dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-30 versus Pentax S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the K-30 and the S1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K-30 and S1 is 63 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-30 and S1.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-30 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Pentax K-30 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger K-30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.