Panasonic G1 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Panasonic G1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic G1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Pentax Q-S1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Pentax Q-S1
G1 | 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 G1
Q-S1 | G1 | |||
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Launched | August 2014 | January 2009 | More recent by 67 months |
Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Pentax Q-S1
G1 | Q-S1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and Q-S1 is 82 and 92 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
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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 |