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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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
  • Announced August 2014
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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax Q-S1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is fairly close but the FX580 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") posses different sensor measurements.

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The FX580 was manufactured 6 years prior to the Q-S1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the FX580 matches up versus the Q-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Pentax Q-S1

 FX580 Q-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic FX580

 Q-S1 FX580 
AnnouncedAugust 2014January 2009Newer by 67 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Pentax Q-S1

 FX580 Q-S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX580 features outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FX580 versus the Q-S1.

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and Q-S1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FX580 and Q-S1.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor dimensions. The FX580 contains the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The more aged FX580 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX580
Portrait photography with Pentax Q-S1
26
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography factors
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (203 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
37
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
bad battery (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography features
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than others in class (203g)
flash built-in
bad battery (250 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography details
37
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
bad battery (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (203g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Pentax Q-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Pentax Q-S1
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-27 2014-08-04
Body design 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) 203g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 - 250 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $499 $250