Leica Q vs Panasonic S1
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Leica Q vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 50000
- Yes Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F1.7) lens
- 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
- Introduced June 2015
- Other Name is Typ 116
- Successor is Leica Q2
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Introduced February 2019
Leica Q vs Panasonic S1 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Leica Q vs Panasonic S1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Q (24MP) and the S1 (24MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The Q was revealed 4 years earlier than the S1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica Q being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Q grades against the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Leica Q vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica Q and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The full galleries are available at Leica Q Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica Q over the Panasonic S1
Q | S1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Leica Q
S1 | Q | |||
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Introduced | February 2019 | June 2015 | Fresher by 44 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1040k | Clearer screen (+1060k dot) |
Common features in the Leica Q and Panasonic S1
Q | S1 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Leica Q vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica Q offers outer dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica Q vs Panasonic S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Q compared to the S1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q and S1 is 63 and 54 respectively.
Leica Q vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Q and S1.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older Q will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Leica Q vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica Q vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Leica Q | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Panasonic |
Model type | Leica Q | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 |
Other name | Typ 116 | - |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2015-06-10 | 2019-02-01 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Maestro II | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 50000 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Leica L |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/1.7 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 17cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 30 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 2,100k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dots | 5,760k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/320 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 640 gr (1.41 lbs) | 1021 gr (2.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 85 | 95 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.3 | 25.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | 14.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 2221 | 3333 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 380 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-DC12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | Dual |
Cost at release | $4,300 | $2,498 |