Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q-S1
88 Imaging
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50 Overall
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92 Imaging
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Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GF1
- New Model is Panasonic GF3
(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 GF2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic GF2 versus Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the GF2 (Four Thirds) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GF2 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the Q-S1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GF2 grades versus the Q-S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 & Pentax Q-S1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF2 Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Pentax Q-S1
GF2 | Q-S1 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic GF2
Q-S1 | GF2 | |||
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Revealed | August 2014 | February 2011 | Fresher by 41 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Pentax Q-S1
GF2 | Q-S1 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF2 comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GF2 versus Pentax Q-S1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GF2 versus the Q-S1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GF2 and Q-S1 is 88 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF2 and Q-S1.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The GF2 features the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler. The older GF2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Pentax Q-S1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2011-02-24 | 2014-08-04 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Q Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
Total lenses | 107 | 8 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 310 grams (0.68 lbs) | 203 grams (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 506 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 250 pictures |
Battery type | 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $330 | $250 |