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Panasonic S5 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 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
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
  • Launched August 2014
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Pentax Q-S1

 S5 Q-S1 
LaunchedAugust 2020August 2014More modern by 74 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k460kClearer screen (+1380k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic S5

 Q-S1 S5 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Pentax Q-S1

 S5 Q-S1 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimension3.0"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).

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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.

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
46
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 Street photography features
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography features
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (203 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S5
Sports photography with Pentax Q-S1
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
no phase detect auto focus
37
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S5
Travel photography with Pentax Q-S1
79
weather proof
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than competition (203 grams)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography highlights
86
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.0 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Vlogging camera
79
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone port
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (203 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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Panasonic S5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 and Pentax Q-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5Pentax Q-S1
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