Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax Q-S1

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FX700 versus Pentax Q-S1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is pretty close but the FX700 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") come with different sensor size.

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The FX700 was released 5 years prior to the Q-S1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FX700 matches up vs the Q-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Pentax Q-S1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FX700 versus Pentax Q-S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FX700 compared to the Q-S1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and Q-S1 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and Q-S1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FX700 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FX700 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FX700 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.