Panasonic G85 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
- Introduced September 2016
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-G80
- Refreshed by Panasonic G95
(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
- Revealed August 2014
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In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic G85 and Pentax Q-S1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the G85 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the G85 (Four Thirds) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe G85 was introduced 2 years after the Q-S1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the G85 matches up versus the Q-S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Pentax Q-S1
| G85 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2016 |  | August 2014 | Newer by 26 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic G85
| Q-S1 | G85 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Pentax Q-S1
| G85 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Panasonic G85 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G85 has got exterior dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Panasonic G85 and Pentax Q-S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the G85 and the Q-S1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G85 and Q-S1 is 69 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic G85 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G85 and Q-S1.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G85 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G85 will offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger G85 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Pentax Q-S1 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-G80 | - |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2016-09-19 | 2014-08-04 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | 8 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.20 m (at ISO 100) | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 505g (1.11 lbs) | 203g (0.45 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 71 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 656 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 pictures | 250 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $900 | $250 |