Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax E70

Here is a in depth analysis of the Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax E70, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-S1 (20MP) and E70 (10MP) and the K-S1 (APS-C) and E70 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-S1 was unveiled 5 years later than the E70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the K-S1 matches up versus the E70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-S1 and Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-S1 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-S1 has got external measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax E70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the K-S1 versus the E70.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K-S1 and E70 is 69 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-S1 and E70.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-S1 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-S1 will deliver extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher K-S1 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.