Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Previous Model is Panasonic GM1
(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
- Released August 2014
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview
The following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic GM5 versus Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the GM5 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the GM5 (Four Thirds) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") feature different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe GM5 was launched 2 months after the Q-S1 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GM5 grades against the Q-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 & Pentax Q-S1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GM5 Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Pentax Q-S1
GM5 | Q-S1 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic GM5
Q-S1 | GM5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and Pentax Q-S1
GM5 | Q-S1 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | August 2014 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GM5 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic GM5 versus Pentax Q-S1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GM5 compared to the Q-S1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GM5 and Q-S1 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GM5 and Q-S1.
As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GM5 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GM5 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | Pentax Q-S1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2014-09-15 | 2014-08-04 |
Body design | 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 dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 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 | 4592 x 3448 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
Number of lenses | 107 | 8 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.8 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 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 | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 211 gr (0.47 lbs) | 203 gr (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 721 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | 250 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLH7 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $966 | $250 |