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Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2014
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Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic GX850 and Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the GX850 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the GX850 (Four Thirds) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") possess different sensor measurements.

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The GX850 was launched 2 years after the Q-S1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GX850 grades against the Q-S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Pentax Q-S1

 GX850 Q-S1 
LaunchedJanuary 2017August 2014More modern by 30 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic GX850

 Q-S1 GX850 

Common features in the Panasonic GX850 and Pentax Q-S1

 GX850 Q-S1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX850 provides outer measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX850 vs the Q-S1.

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX850 and Q-S1 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX850 and Q-S1.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX850 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GX850 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer GX850 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX850
Portrait photography with Pentax Q-S1
66
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
46
you can focus manually
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX850 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Street photography camera
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (203 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Sports photography highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography highlights
52
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
37
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GX850
Travel photography with Pentax Q-S1
79
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
60
lighter than others (203 grams)
has built in flash
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography highlights
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GX850
Vlogging with Pentax Q-S1
73
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
no image stabilization
no external microphone port
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (203 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX850 and Pentax Q-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Pentax Q-S1
Also called Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 -
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-01-04 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 surface area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Number of lenses 107 8
Crop factor 2.1 4.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 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 Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 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 score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 586 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $548 $250