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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(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
Pentax Q-S1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Pentax Q-S1

 FZ200 Q-S1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic FZ200

 Q-S1 FZ200 
IntroducedAugust 2014July 2012More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax Q-S1

 FZ200 Q-S1 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical 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).

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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.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and Q-S1 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
Portrait photography with Pentax Q-S1
48
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000 seconds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
46
has manual focus
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography highlights
57
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (203g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography information
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography information
46
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (540 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
37
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
bad battery life (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography details
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography details
55
better than average battery pack (540 shots)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
low MP (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than average (203 grams)
built-in flash
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ200
Landscape photography with Pentax Q-S1
48
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (540 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
bad battery life (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging advice
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging advice
63
rather wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (203 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax Q-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Pentax Q-S1
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