Panasonic G6 vs Pentax Q-S1

Below is a detailed review of the Panasonic G6 versus Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the G6 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the G6 (Four Thirds) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") have different sensor measurements.

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The G6 was brought out 15 months earlier than the Q-S1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G6 scores against the Q-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Pentax Q-S1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G6 offers outside measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G6 versus Pentax Q-S1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the G6 vs the Q-S1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and Q-S1 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G6 and Q-S1.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G6 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G6 will deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older G6 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.