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Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Released July 2015
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GX7
Pentax Q-S1
(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
  • Introduced August 2014
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Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic GX8 versus Pentax Q-S1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") feature different sensor size.

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The GX8 was revealed 12 months after the Q-S1 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GX8 grades versus the Q-S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Pentax Q-S1

 GX8 Q-S1 
IntroducedJuly 2015August 2014Newer by 12 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic GX8

 Q-S1 GX8 

Common features in the Panasonic GX8 and Pentax Q-S1

 GX8 Q-S1 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX8 offers outer dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) while 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).

Compare the Panasonic GX8 versus Pentax Q-S1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the GX8 vs the Q-S1.

Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GX8 and Q-S1 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX8 and Q-S1.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX8 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic GX8 will give extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger GX8 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX8 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
46
focusing manually
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Street photography information
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography information
80
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (203 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GX8
Sports photography with Pentax Q-S1
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
terrible battery pack (330 shots)
has no phase detect AF
37
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography highlights
73
environment proofing
provides touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery pack (330 per charge)
60
lighter than competition (203 grams)
built-in flash
low battery life (250 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography info
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography info
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
terrible battery pack (330 per charge)
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Vlogging factors
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging factors
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (203 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no microphone support
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Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX8 and Pentax Q-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Pentax Q-S1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-07-16 2014-08-04
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 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
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Total lenses 107 8
Crop factor 2.1 4.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 487 gr (1.07 lb) 203 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 806 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $898 $250