Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Revealed January 2017
- Superseded the Panasonic GH4
- Renewed by Panasonic GH5 II
(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
- Introduced August 2014
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Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax Q-S1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GH5 was launched 2 years after the Q-S1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GH5 grades vs the Q-S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Pentax Q-S1
| GH5 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2017 |  | August 2014 | More modern by 30 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 1620k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+1160k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic GH5
| Q-S1 | GH5 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Pentax Q-S1
| GH5 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing |
Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5 provides exterior measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5 and Q-S1 is 59 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5 and Q-S1.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GH5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GH5 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher GH5 provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | Pentax Q-S1 |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2017-01-04 | 2014-08-04 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine | 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 surface area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 225 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
| Available lenses | 107 | 8 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,620 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 12.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 725g (1.60 lb) | 203g (0.45 lb) |
| Dimensions | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 77 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.9 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.0 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 807 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 410 photographs | 250 photographs |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | Two | Single |
| Price at launch | $1,298 | $250 |
