Panasonic L1 vs Pentax Q
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Panasonic L1 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
- Introduced April 2007
(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
- Announced June 2011
- Newer Model is Pentax Q10
Panasonic L1 vs Pentax Q Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic L1 versus Pentax Q, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and Q (12MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe L1 was introduced 5 years earlier than the Q and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the L1 scores against the Q in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic L1 vs Pentax Q Gallery
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Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Pentax Q
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic L1
Q | L1 | |||
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Announced | June 2011 | April 2007 | More recent by 51 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 207k | Clearer screen (+253k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic L1 and Pentax Q
L1 | Q | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic L1 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic L1 has outside measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Pentax Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic L1 versus Pentax Q in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the L1 vs the Q.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L1 and Q is 65 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic L1 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L1 and Q.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The L1 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax Q will resolve more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older L1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic L1 vs Pentax Q Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | Pentax Q | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | Pentax Q |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2007-04-11 | 2011-06-23 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 7 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3136 x 2352 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
Available lenses | 45 | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 207 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 606g (1.34 lb) | 180g (0.40 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 47 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 189 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $1,500 | $695 |