Panasonic S1 vs Pentax Q7
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
- Announced February 2019
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
- Introduced August 2013
- Earlier Model is Pentax Q10
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Below is a complete assessment of the Panasonic S1 vs Pentax Q7, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and Q7 (1/1.7") use different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S1 was manufactured 5 years later than the Q7 and that is a fairly big difference 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 Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S1 matches up against the Q7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 & Pentax Q7. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Pentax Q7
| S1 | Q7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2019 |  | August 2013 | More recent by 67 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2100k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+1640k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Panasonic S1
| Q7 | S1 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Pentax Q7
| S1 | Q7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 has got outside dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q7 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1 compared to the Q7.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and Q7 is 54 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and Q7.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will result in greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent S1 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Pentax Q7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Pentax Q7 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2019-02-01 | 2013-08-08 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 41.5mm² |
| 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 |
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 225 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Leica L | Pentax Q |
| Total lenses | 30 | 8 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 2,100k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
| Max silent shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.90 m (ISO100/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 | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/320s | 1/2000s |
| 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 | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 1021g (2.25 lbs) | 200g (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 Overall rating | 95 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 25.2 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 3333 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 photos | 250 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | - | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
| Card slots | 2 | Single |
| Launch price | $2,498 | $480 |