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Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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
  • Introduced August 2014
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Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH2 and Pentax Q-S1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is very comparable but the FH2 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH2 was released 4 years earlier than the Q-S1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FH2 grades versus the Q-S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Pentax Q-S1

 FH2 Q-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic FH2

 Q-S1 FH2 
IntroducedAugust 2014January 2011More modern by 43 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Pentax Q-S1

 FH2 Q-S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 offers outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FH2 versus the Q-S1.

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and Q-S1 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and Q-S1.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH2 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FH2 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FH2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography details
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography details
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
you can focus manually
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography details
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography details
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (203 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography advice
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (270 CIPA)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
37
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
not so great battery (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography information
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography information
72
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
lighter than competition (121g)
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
60
lighter than competition (203g)
built-in flash
not so great battery (250 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography information
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography information
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (270 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (203g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Pentax Q-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Pentax Q-S1
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-08-04
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Q Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 203g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 270 shots 250 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $149 $250