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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
  • 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LX7
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
  • Announced August 2014
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax Q-S1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the LX10 (1") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX10 was revealed 2 years after the Q-S1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the LX10 scores against the Q-S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Pentax Q-S1

 LX10 Q-S1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016August 2014More modern by 26 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic LX10

 Q-S1 LX10 

Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax Q-S1

 LX10 Q-S1 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX10 provides outer dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax Q-S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the LX10 and the Q-S1.

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the LX10 and Q-S1 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LX10 and Q-S1.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX10 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic LX10 will provide more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent LX10 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Portrait photography details
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography details
65
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
46
focusing manually
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Street photography advice
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography advice
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (310 grams)
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (203g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Sports photography advice
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography advice
62
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking focus
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Travel photography information
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography information
75
lighter than competition in class (310 grams)
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than average (203 grams)
has built in flash
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LX10
Landscape photography with Pentax Q-S1
70
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery life (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Vlogging camera
38
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (310g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (203g)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX10 and Pentax Q-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 Pentax Q-S1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-LX15 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-09-19 2014-08-04
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Q Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/1.4-2.8 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Available lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 2.7 4.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MP4, H.264, AAC MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 310 gr (0.68 lbs) 203 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 20 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 581 not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots 250 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $700 $250