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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2014
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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FH1 versus Pentax Q-S1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the FH1 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The FH1 was revealed 5 years before the Q-S1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH1 matches up versus the Q-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Pentax Q-S1

 FH1 Q-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic FH1

 Q-S1 FH1 
LaunchedAugust 2014January 2010Fresher by 55 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Pentax Q-S1

 FH1 Q-S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 has exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH1 and the Q-S1.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and Q-S1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and Q-S1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The FH1 has got the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF harder. The older FH1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography features
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
manual focus
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography info
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (203g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography features
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery (250 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
Travel photography with Pentax Q-S1
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than competition in class (203g)
has built in flash
bad battery (250 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
Landscape photography with Pentax Q-S1
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (203g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Pentax Q-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Pentax Q-S1
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-01-06 2014-08-04
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Q Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lbs) 203 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $250