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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2018
Pentax Q-S1
(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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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q-S1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is very well matched but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor size.

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The GH5S was launched 3 years later than the Q-S1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GH5S scores versus the Q-S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Pentax Q-S1

 GH5S Q-S1 
ReleasedJanuary 2018August 2014Fresher by 42 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k460kSharper display (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic GH5S

 Q-S1 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Pentax Q-S1

 GH5S Q-S1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S has physical measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q-S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GH5S compared to the Q-S1.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and Q-S1 is 62 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and Q-S1.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GH5S featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax Q-S1 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent GH5S should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5S
Portrait photography with Pentax Q-S1
62
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
46
manual focus
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography details
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography details
68
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (203 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Sports photography camera
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
60
lighter than others (203g)
flash built-in
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
63
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
55
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging factors
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging factors
68
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has face detect focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
no image stabilization
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (203 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Pentax Q-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPentax Q-S1
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Pentax Q-S1
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-01-08 2014-08-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine 10 Q Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3680 x 2760 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 107 8
Crop factor 2.1 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options 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 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660g (1.46 lb) 203g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 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 440 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Two One
Launch pricing $2,498 $250