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Panasonic G1 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Later Model is Panasonic G2
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
  • Launched August 2014
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Panasonic G1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Panasonic G1 and Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the G1 (12MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the G1 (Four Thirds) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 was brought out 6 years before the Q-S1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G1 scores vs the Q-S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Pentax Q-S1

 G1 Q-S1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic G1

 Q-S1 G1 
LaunchedAugust 2014January 2009More recent by 67 months

Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Pentax Q-S1

 G1 Q-S1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G1 has physical dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G1 and Pentax Q-S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the G1 compared to the Q-S1.

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and Q-S1 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 and Q-S1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The G1 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The older G1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G1 Portrait photography details
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography details
57
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
46
has manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G1 Street photography advice
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography advice
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (203 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G1 Sports photography information
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography information
33
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
37
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G1 Travel photography info
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography info
62
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
60
lighter than competitors in class (203 grams)
has built in flash
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G1
Landscape photography with Pentax Q-S1
57
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G1 Vlogging advice
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging advice
18
no video
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (203 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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Panasonic G1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G1 and Pentax Q-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Pentax Q-S1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-01-19 2014-08-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Q Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Total lenses 107 8
Crop factor 2.1 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.50 m 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 360 grams (0.79 pounds) 203 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 463 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 250 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $250