Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
- Announced August 2014
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On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic FH10 and Pentax Q-S1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the FH10 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe FH10 was brought out 19 months prior to the Q-S1 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FH10 matches up vs the Q-S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Pentax Q-S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Pentax Q-S1
| FH10 | Q-S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic FH10
| Q-S1 | FH10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2014 |  | January 2013 | Newer by 19 months |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Pentax Q-S1
| FH10 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH10 offers external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FH10 and Pentax Q-S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FH10 vs the Q-S1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and Q-S1 is 97 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and Q-S1.
All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH10 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FH10 will provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged FH10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Pentax Q-S1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2014-08-04 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 8 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 103 grams (0.23 lbs) | 203 grams (0.45 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 260 photographs | 250 photographs |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $110 | $250 |
