Pentax K-70 vs Pentax S1

In this article, we are reviewing the Pentax K-70 vs Pentax S1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and S1 (14MP) and the K-70 (APS-C) and S1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-70 was launched 5 years later than the S1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the K-70 grades against the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-70 & Pentax Optio S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-70 Gallery & Pentax S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-70 enjoys outside dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) while 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the K-70 vs the S1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-70 and S1 is 62 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-70 and S1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-70 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-70 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent K-70 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.