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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax Q10

Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Revealed August 2019
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q
  • Replacement is Pentax Q7
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax Q10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Pentax Q10

 S1H Q10 
ReleasedAugust 2019September 2012More recent by 85 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k460kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic S1H

 Q10 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Pentax Q10

 S1H Q10 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Panasonic S1H versus Pentax Q10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

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

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Portrait photography camera
85
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
48
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Street photography camera
69
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052g)
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (200g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Sports photography highlights
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
bad battery (400 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1H
Travel photography with Pentax Q10
64
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery (400 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052g)
60
lighter than average in class (200g)
flash built-in
bad battery life (270 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography info
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography info
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery (400 shots)
54
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q10 as a Vlogging camera
70
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (5952 x 3988 pxls)
does have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (1,052g)
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (200 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPentax Q10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Pentax Q10
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-08-28 2012-09-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 30 8
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,330k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/320 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life 400 photos 270 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 One
Launch price $3,998 $350