Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Launched April 2013
- Superseded the Panasonic GF5
- Renewed by Panasonic GF7
(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
- Announced August 2014
Photography Glossary Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the GF6 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the GF6 (Four Thirds) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GF6 was launched 16 months earlier than the Q-S1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the GF6 scores versus the Q-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Pentax Q-S1
| GF6 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic GF6
| Q-S1 | GF6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2014 |  | April 2013 | More modern by 16 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Pentax Q-S1
| GF6 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF6 comes with exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GF6 compared to the Q-S1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GF6 and Q-S1 is 87 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GF6 and Q-S1.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GF6 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GF6 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged GF6 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Pentax Q-S1 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2013-04-08 | 2014-08-04 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
| 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 | 4592 x 3448 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
| Available lenses | 107 | 8 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.30 m | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) | 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 | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 323g (0.71 pounds) | 203g (0.45 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 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 | 20.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 622 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 images | 250 images |
| Type of battery | 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 shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $326 | $250 |