Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
- Revealed October 2009
- New Model is Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
- Revealed August 2014
Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview
Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GF1 (12MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is very similar but the GF1 (Four Thirds) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GF1 was launched 5 years before the Q-S1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the GF1 scores vs the Q-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 & Pentax Q-S1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF1 Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Pentax Q-S1
GF1 | Q-S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic GF1
Q-S1 | GF1 | |||
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Revealed | August 2014 | October 2009 | More modern by 58 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GF1 and Pentax Q-S1
GF1 | Q-S1 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF1 provides exterior dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax Q-S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GF1 compared to the Q-S1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GF1 and Q-S1 is 85 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF1 and Q-S1.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor sizes. The GF1 offers the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh easier. The more aged GF1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Pentax Q-S1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-10-14 | 2014-08-04 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine HD | 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 | 12 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 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 8 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 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 | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 385 gr (0.85 lbs) | 203 gr (0.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 513 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photographs | 250 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $400 | $250 |