Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax Q-S1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax Q-S1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the FX48 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizes.

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The FX48 was brought out 6 years prior to the Q-S1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the FX48 grades versus the Q-S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 & Pentax Q-S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX48 Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX48 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FX48 vs the Q-S1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and Q-S1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FX48 and Q-S1.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor sizing. The FX48 has the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging. The older FX48 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.