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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
  • Released February 2019
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Old Model is Pentax Q
  • Replacement is Pentax Q7
Photography Glossary

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Panasonic S1 vs Pentax Q10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and Q10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1 was manufactured 6 years after the Q10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S1 matches up vs the Q10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Pentax Q10

 S1 Q10 
LaunchedFebruary 2019September 2012More modern by 78 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kSharper display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic S1

 Q10 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Pentax Q10

 S1 Q10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 provides outside measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S1 and the Q10.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and Q10 is 54 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and Q10.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S1 will show more detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger S1 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Portrait photography camera
85
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography factors
Pentax Q10 Street photography factors
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition (1,021 grams)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (200g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1
Sports photography with Pentax Q10
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
terrible battery life (380 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
36
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1
Travel photography with Pentax Q10
59
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
terrible battery life (380 shots)
more heavy than competition (1,021g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than competitors (200g)
has built in flash
terrible battery power (270 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography details
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
terrible battery life (380 CIPA)
54
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q10 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (1,021 grams)
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (200g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Pentax Q10
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Pentax Q10
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-02-01 2012-09-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 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
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 225 25
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Pentax Q
Total lenses 30 8
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/320 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 95 49
DXO Color Depth rating 25.2 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 10.9
DXO Low light rating 3333 183
Other
Battery life 380 shots 270 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two Single
Cost at launch $2,498 $350