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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Introduced February 2019
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released August 2014
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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic S1R and Pentax Q-S1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1R was announced 4 years later than the Q-S1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S1R matches up versus the Q-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Pentax Q-S1

 S1R Q-S1 
ReleasedFebruary 2019August 2014More recent by 55 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kCrisper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic S1R

 Q-S1 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Pentax Q-S1

 S1R Q-S1 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1R has got physical measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S1R and Pentax Q-S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S1R vs the Q-S1.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and Q-S1 is 54 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and Q-S1.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1R having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1R will give you greater detail with its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S1R will have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
87
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
resolution is great (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
46
focusing manually
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography information
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography information
71
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (1,020g)
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (203 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography advice
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography advice
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
not so great battery pack (360 shots)
no phase detect AF
37
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
low battery life (250 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Travel photography camera
60
environment proof
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
resolution is great (47 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (360 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (1,020 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition (203g)
built-in flash
low battery life (250 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1R
Landscape photography with Pentax Q-S1
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery pack (360 CIPA)
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging features
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging features
32
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,020 grams)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (203 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Pentax Q-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPentax Q-S1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Pentax Q-S1
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-02-01 2014-08-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Q Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8000 x 6000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens support Leica L Pentax Q
Number of lenses 30 8
Focal length multiplier 1 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1020 gr (2.25 lb) 203 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos 250 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 2 1
Launch price $3,698 $250