Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Launched July 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
- Revealed August 2014
Photography Glossary Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax Q-S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the FZ40 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FZ40 was launched 5 years before the Q-S1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FZ40 matches up vs the Q-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 & Pentax Q-S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Pentax Q-S1
| FZ40 | Q-S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic FZ40
| Q-S1 | FZ40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2014 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 49 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax Q-S1
| FZ40 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ40 has got outer measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax Q-S1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ40 compared to the Q-S1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ40 and Q-S1 is 68 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ40 and Q-S1.
All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ40 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ40 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older FZ40 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Pentax Q-S1 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FZ45 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2010-07-21 | 2014-08-04 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine HD II | Q Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 9.50 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 | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 494 grams (1.09 lbs) | 203 grams (0.45 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 250 photos |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $420 | $250 |
