Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Announced July 2012
- Succeeded the Panasonic FZ100
- Refreshed by Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
- Introduced August 2014
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax Q-S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is pretty close but the FZ200 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FZ200 was announced 24 months prior to the Q-S1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FZ200 scores versus the Q-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q-S1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Pentax Q-S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Pentax Q-S1
FZ200 | Q-S1 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic FZ200
Q-S1 | FZ200 | |||
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Introduced | August 2014 | July 2012 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax Q-S1
FZ200 | Q-S1 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical screen resolution | |
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ200 has got external dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax Q-S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ200 versus the Q-S1.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and Q-S1 is 65 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ200 and Q-S1.
Plainly, both cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The FZ200 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The older FZ200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Pentax Q-S1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-07-18 | 2014-08-04 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine VII FHD | Q Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 8 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/4000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 588 grams (1.30 lbs) | 203 grams (0.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 37 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 114 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 photos | 250 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $499 | $250 |