Panasonic S1H vs Pentax Q

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic S1H vs Pentax Q, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and Q (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and Q (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The S1H was introduced 8 years after the Q which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S1H grades vs the Q in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Pentax Q. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H enjoys outside dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S1H vs the Q.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and Q is 52 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and Q.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1H with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1H will provide you with extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher S1H should have an advantage in sensor tech.