Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax Q-S1
90 Imaging
54 Features
62 Overall
57
92 Imaging
38 Features
54 Overall
44
Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Launched February 2016
- Superseded the Panasonic GF7
(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
- Released August 2014
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Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the GF8 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the GF8 (Four Thirds) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GF8 was revealed 19 months after the Q-S1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GF8 scores against the Q-S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Pentax Q-S1
| GF8 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2016 |  | August 2014 | More modern by 19 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic GF8
| Q-S1 | GF8 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Pentax Q-S1
| GF8 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF8 provides exterior measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has sizing 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 consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the GF8 vs the Q-S1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and Q-S1 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF8 and Q-S1.
All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF8 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic GF8 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher GF8 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Pentax Q-S1 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2016-02-15 | 2014-08-04 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
| Number of lenses | 107 | 8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.8fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 266 grams (0.59 pounds) | 203 grams (0.45 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 shots | 250 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $549 | $250 |