Pentax K-50 vs Pentax S1

Here is a in depth analysis of the Pentax K-50 vs Pentax S1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Pentax. The resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively similar but the K-50 (APS-C) and S1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-50 was announced 2 years later than the S1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the K-50 scores against the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-50 & Pentax Optio S1. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-50 Gallery & Pentax S1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-50 enjoys external dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the K-50 and the S1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-50 and S1 is 63 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-50 and S1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-50 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Pentax K-50 will offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent K-50 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.