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Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
85 Imaging
47 Features
47 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92 Imaging
38 Features
54 Overall
44

Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Panasonic GF1
(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
Pentax Q-S1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Pentax Q-S1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic GF1

		

		

			
 Q-S1 GF1 
RevealedAugust 2014October 2009More modern by 58 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic GF1 and Pentax Q-S1

		

		

			
 GF1 Q-S1 
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual 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).
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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.
Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic GF1 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax Q-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
60
 focusing manually
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect focusing
 saves RAW formats
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
46
 has manual focus
 includes face detection focus
 saves RAW files
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Panasonic GF1 Street photography information
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography information
64
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
69
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 saves RAW files
 lighter than others in class (203 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic GF1
Sports photography with Pentax Q-S1
44
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 good battery (380 shots)
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 does not have image stabilization
 low megapixels (12MP)
 no phase detect AF
37
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
 not so great battery (250 per charge)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic GF1 Travel photography details
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography details
59
 good battery (380 CIPA)
 flash built-in
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
60
 lighter than others in class (203 grams)
 built-in flash
 not so great battery (250 shots)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF1
Landscape photography with Pentax Q-S1
60
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 good battery (380 CIPA)
 does not have image stabilization
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
55
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 saves RAW files
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
 not so great battery (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic GF1 Vlogging information
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging information
25
 supports face detect focusing
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have mic socket
35
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others in class (203g)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF1 and Pentax Q-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1Pentax Q-S1
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