Pentax S1 vs Sony A7c

Below, we will be looking at the Pentax S1 versus Sony A7c, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1 (14MP) and A7c (24MP) and the S1 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1 was revealed 10 years earlier than the A7c and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S1 scores vs the A7c with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio S1 & Sony Alpha A7c. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax S1 Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax S1 has exterior measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony A7c has measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S1 against the A7c.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and A7c is 93 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and A7c.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7c will give greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older S1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.