Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax Q-S1

Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax Q-S1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizing.

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The GX9 was revealed 3 years after the Q-S1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GX9 scores versus the Q-S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 & Pentax Q-S1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GX9 Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX9 offers outside measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX9 against the Q-S1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and Q-S1 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX9 and Q-S1.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX9 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic GX9 will result in extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger GX9 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.