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Canon G5 X vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
85
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G5 X front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Canon G5 X vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Canon G5 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 112 x 76 x 44mm
  • Released September 2015
  • Successor is Canon G5 X MII
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 G5 X vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon G5 X vs Pentax Q-S1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G5 X (20MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the G5 X (1") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") use different sensor size.

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The G5 X was launched 14 months later than the Q-S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon G5 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G5 X scores versus the Q-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Pentax Q-S1

 G5 X Q-S1 
IntroducedSeptember 2015August 2014Fresher by 14 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Canon G5 X

 Q-S1 G5 X 

Common features in the Canon G5 X and Pentax Q-S1

 G5 X Q-S1 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size

Canon G5 X vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G5 X offers physical dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the G5 X and the Q-S1.

Canon G5 X vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G5 X and Q-S1 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Canon G5 X vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X and Q-S1.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G5 X featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G5 X will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G5 X provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G5 X vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G5 X
Portrait photography with Pentax Q-S1
71
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
46
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G5 X
Street photography with Pentax Q-S1
83
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (203g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X Sports photography factors
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography factors
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 fps)
low battery pack (210 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
37
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X Travel photography features
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography features
78
includes touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
60
lighter than competitors (203 grams)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography highlights
69
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X Vlogging highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging highlights
79
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no microphone jack
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (203g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Canon G5 X vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X and Pentax Q-S1
 Canon PowerShot G5 XPentax Q-S1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot G5 X Pentax Q-S1
Category Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-09-11 2014-08-04
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 Q Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 2.7 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 grams (0.78 pounds) 203 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 471 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos 250 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $799 $250