Panasonic S5 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Panasonic S5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
- Revealed August 2020
- Successor is Panasonic S5 II
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- 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
- Launched August 2014
Panasonic S5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview
Following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic S5 vs Pentax Q-S1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S5 was manufactured 6 years after the Q-S1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S5 grades against the Q-S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic S5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Pentax Q-S1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Pentax Q-S1
S5 | Q-S1 | |||
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Launched | August 2020 | August 2014 | More modern by 74 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1840k | 460k | Clearer screen (+1380k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic S5
Q-S1 | S5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Pentax Q-S1
S5 | Q-S1 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3.0" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Panasonic S5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 comes with outside measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Panasonic S5 vs Pentax Q-S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S5 and the Q-S1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and Q-S1 is 60 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic S5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 and Q-S1.
To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S5 will render greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger S5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic S5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Pentax Q-S1 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2020-08-14 | 2014-08-04 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Q 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 surface area | 847.3mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica L | Pentax Q |
Available lenses | 31 | 8 |
Crop factor | 1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.0 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,840k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, 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 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 (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 714g (1.57 lbs) | 203g (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 shots | 250 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Two | Single |
Pricing at release | $1,999 | $250 |