Panasonic S1H vs Pentax Q10

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic S1H versus Pentax Q10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and Q10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was launched 7 years later than the Q10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the S1H matches up versus the Q10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H enjoys outer dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S1H and the Q10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and Q10 is 52 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and Q10.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1H due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will show greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger S1H will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.