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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
74
Imaging
53
Features
79
Overall
63
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Older Model is Panasonic G5
  • Renewed by Panasonic G7
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
  • Introduced August 2014
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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Pentax Q-S1

 G6 Q-S1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k460kClearer screen (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic G6

 Q-S1 G6 
IntroducedAugust 2014April 2013More recent by 15 months

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Pentax Q-S1

 G6 Q-S1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

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

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
46
manual focus
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Street photography camera
73
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (203 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 Sports photography info
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography info
56
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
37
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 Travel photography advice
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography advice
72
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse recording
60
lighter than competitors in class (203g)
built-in flash
bad battery power (250 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G6 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography highlights
67
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
55
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
bad battery power (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 Vlogging details
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging details
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (203g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Pentax Q-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Pentax Q-S1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-04-24 2014-08-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Q Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Number of lenses 107 8
Crop factor 2.1 4.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,036 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 gr (0.86 lb) 203 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 639 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $750 $250