Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax Q-S1

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax Q-S1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the FX90 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The FX90 was brought out 3 years prior to the Q-S1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FX90 scores against the Q-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 & Pentax Q-S1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX90 Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX90 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has proportions 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 employing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FX90 versus the Q-S1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and Q-S1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX90 and Q-S1.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The FX90 has the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh trickier. The older FX90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.