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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Announced April 2019
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Replaced the Panasonic G85
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
  • Revealed August 2014
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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic G95 and Pentax Q-S1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The G95 was manufactured 4 years after the Q-S1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G95 scores versus the Q-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Pentax Q-S1

 G95 Q-S1 
RevealedApril 2019August 2014More modern by 57 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k460kSharper screen (+780k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic G95

 Q-S1 G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Pentax Q-S1

 G95 Q-S1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G95 provides outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G95 and Pentax Q-S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the G95 vs the Q-S1.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G95 and Q-S1 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G95 and Q-S1.

All in all, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G95 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic G95 will render extra detail due to its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger G95 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography factors
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
46
has manual focus
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Street photography camera
78
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (203 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G95
Sports photography with Pentax Q-S1
68
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20.3MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
low battery (290 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
37
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G95
Travel photography with Pentax Q-S1
73
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery (290 CIPA)
60
lighter than average in class (203g)
flash built-in
terrible battery (250 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G95
Landscape photography with Pentax Q-S1
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20.3MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
low battery (290 shots)
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
terrible battery (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Vlogging camera
79
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (203 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Pentax Q-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Pentax Q-S1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-G90 -
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-04-05 2014-08-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine 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 surface area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Total lenses 107 8
Crop factor 2.1 4.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,240k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (at ISO 100) 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 536 grams (1.18 lbs) 203 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photos 250 photos
Style 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $998 $250