Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax Q-S1

Below is a thorough review of the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax Q-S1, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 II was manufactured 4 years later than the Q-S1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FZ1000 II matches up against the Q-S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Pentax Q-S1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II provides outside measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax Q-S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FZ1000 II vs the Q-S1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and Q-S1 is 55 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 II and Q-S1.

As you can see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 II because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will result in more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.