Panasonic G10 vs Pentax Q-S1

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic G10 vs Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the G10 (Four Thirds) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizes.

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The G10 was brought out 5 years before the Q-S1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G10 scores versus the Q-S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Pentax Q-S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G10 features physical dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has measurements 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 G10 vs Pentax Q-S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the G10 versus the Q-S1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G10 and Q-S1 is 72 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G10 and Q-S1.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor measurements. The G10 comes with the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The older G10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.