Panasonic G9 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Panasonic G9 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
- Released November 2017
(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
- Announced August 2014
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Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic G9 and Pentax Q-S1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor size.
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Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the G9 scores versus the Q-S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Pentax Q-S1
| G9 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2017 |  | August 2014 | Fresher by 40 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic G9
| Q-S1 | G9 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Pentax Q-S1
| G9 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
Panasonic G9 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 enjoys external measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the G9 and the Q-S1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and Q-S1 is 62 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic G9 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and Q-S1.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G9 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G9 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern G9 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Panasonic G9 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Pentax Q-S1 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2017-11-08 | 2014-08-04 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Q Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 225 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
| Available lenses | 107 | 8 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 20.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 658 gr (1.45 pounds) | 203 gr (0.45 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 photos | 250 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | DMW-BLF19 | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | Two | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $1,500 | $250 |