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Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax Q

Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GH2
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Introduced June 2011
  • New Model is Pentax Q10
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Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax Q Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GH1 versus Pentax Q, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GH1 (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is relatively well matched but the GH1 (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The GH1 was manufactured 23 months before the Q which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GH1 matches up versus the Q in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Pentax Q

 GH1 Q 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic GH1

 Q GH1 
IntroducedJune 2011July 2009Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Panasonic GH1 and Pentax Q

 GH1 Q 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH1 offers physical measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH1 versus Pentax Q in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GH1 against the Q.

Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH1 and Q is 81 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GH1 and Q.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The GH1 has got the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The older GH1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q Portrait photography factors
59
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
45
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Street photography info
Pentax Q Street photography info
72
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (180g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Sports photography highlights
Pentax Q Sports photography highlights
32
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery power (320 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Travel photography info
Pentax Q Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery power (320 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
57
lighter than average in class (180g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (230 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH1
Landscape photography with Pentax Q
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery power (320 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
51
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Vlogging features
Pentax Q Vlogging features
72
display is selfie friendly
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
no image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (180 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH1 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1Pentax Q
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Pentax Q
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-07-10 2011-06-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 18.89 x 14.48mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 273.5mm² 28.1mm²
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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Total lenses 107 8
Crop factor 1.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 385 grams (0.85 lb) 180 grams (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 64 47
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 11.1
DXO Low light score 772 189
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 230 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $949 $695