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Canon M6 MII vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
83
Imaging
72
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Canon M6 MII vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Older Model is Canon M6
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2014
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Canon M6 MII vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon M6 MII versus Pentax Q-S1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The M6 MII was announced 5 years after the Q-S1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the M6 MII matches up against the Q-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Pentax Q-S1

 M6 MII Q-S1 
IntroducedAugust 2019August 2014Newer by 62 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Canon M6 MII

 Q-S1 M6 MII 

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Pentax Q-S1

 M6 MII Q-S1 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon M6 MII vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M6 MII provides physical measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the M6 MII vs the Q-S1.

Canon M6 MII vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M6 MII and Q-S1 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 MII and Q-S1.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M6 MII using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon M6 MII will provide you with extra detail with its extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer M6 MII provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M6 MII vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 MII Portrait photography advice
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography advice
83
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is high (33 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
46
focusing manually
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 MII Street photography highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography highlights
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (203g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 MII Sports photography factors
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography factors
71
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is high (33 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (305 per charge)
37
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 MII Travel photography features
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography features
74
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is high (33MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (305 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than competition (203 grams)
built-in flash
bad battery (250 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is high (33MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (305 CIPA)
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M6 MII
Vlogging with Pentax Q-S1
37
touchscreen
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (203g)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Canon M6 MII vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Pentax Q-S1
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IIPentax Q-S1
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS M6 Mark II Pentax Q-S1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-08-28 2014-08-04
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 Q Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6960 x 4640 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Pentax Q
Number of lenses 23 8
Focal length multiplier 1.6 4.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m (at ISO 100) 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 408 grams (0.90 pounds) 203 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 305 photographs 250 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $849 $250