Leica M-Monochrom vs Pentax Q-S1
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 10000
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Launched May 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
- Released August 2014
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Below is a complete analysis of the Leica M-Monochrom versus Pentax Q-S1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the M-Monochrom (Full frame) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor measurements.
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Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the M-Monochrom matches up versus the Q-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Leica M-Monochrom over the Pentax Q-S1
| M-Monochrom | Q-S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Leica M-Monochrom
| Q-S1 | M-Monochrom | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2014 |  | May 2012 | More recent by 27 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Leica M-Monochrom and Pentax Q-S1
| M-Monochrom | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Leica M-Monochrom vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica M-Monochrom features outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the M-Monochrom against the Q-S1.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M-Monochrom and Q-S1 is 78 and 92 respectively.
Leica M-Monochrom vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M-Monochrom and Q-S1.
As you can see, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M-Monochrom because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Leica M-Monochrom will produce extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older M-Monochrom will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
| Leica M-Monochrom | Pentax Q-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Leica | Pentax |
| Model type | Leica M-Monochrom | Pentax Q-S1 |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2012-05-10 | 2014-08-04 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Q Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5212 x 3472 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 10000 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Leica M | Pentax Q |
| Total lenses | 59 | 8 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD with a sapphire glass LCD cover | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 32 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
| Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 600 grams (1.32 lb) | 203 grams (0.45 lb) |
| Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 350 pictures | 250 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $7,950 | $250 |