Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax Q-S1

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax Q-S1, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") come with different sensor size.

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The FZ1000 was unveiled about the same time to the Q-S1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FZ1000 scores versus the Q-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Pentax Q-S1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 has exterior measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") having a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax Q-S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ1000 and the Q-S1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 and Q-S1 is 55 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 and Q-S1.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FZ1000 will provide you with more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively.