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Canon 80D vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
92
Overall
77
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Canon 80D vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Old Model is Canon 70D
  • Newer Model is Canon 90D
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released August 2014
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Canon 80D vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon 80D and Pentax Q-S1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the 80D (APS-C) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 80D was introduced 19 months later than the Q-S1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 80D scores versus the Q-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Pentax Q-S1

 80D Q-S1 
ReleasedFebruary 2016August 2014More recent by 19 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Canon 80D

 Q-S1 80D 

Common features in the Canon 80D and Pentax Q-S1

 80D Q-S1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Canon 80D vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 80D offers physical measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 80D and the Q-S1.

Canon 80D vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 80D and Q-S1 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 80D and Q-S1.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 80D using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 80D will provide more detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 80D will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 80D vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D Portrait photography features
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography features
80
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
46
has manual focus
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Street photography camera
69
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (203g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D Sports photography features
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography features
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
37
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D Travel photography factors
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography factors
77
weather sealing
includes focus by touch
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
60
lighter than average (203 grams)
built-in flash
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D Landscape photography info
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography info
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D Vlogging details
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging details
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
does not have image stabilization
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (203 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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Canon 80D vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Pentax Q-S1
 Canon EOS 80DPentax Q-S1
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 80D Pentax Q-S1
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-02-18 2014-08-04
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 Q Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 16000 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 45 -
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax Q
Available lenses 326 8
Crop factor 1.6 4.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730 gr (1.61 lb) 203 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 1135 not tested
Other
Battery life 960 shots 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,199 $250