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Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • New Model is Panasonic LX100 II
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 LX100 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax Q-S1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The LX100 was revealed 2 months after the Q-S1 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the LX100 scores vs the Q-S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Pentax Q-S1

 LX100 Q-S1 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic LX100

 Q-S1 LX100 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax Q-S1

 LX100 Q-S1 
IntroducedSeptember 2014August 2014Same age
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 offers outer measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax Q-S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the LX100 vs the Q-S1.

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 and Q-S1 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 and Q-S1.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LX100 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 will provide extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Portrait photography details
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography details
70
you can focus manually
MP count decent (13MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
46
manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LX100
Street photography with Pentax Q-S1
76
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (203 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Sports photography features
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography features
67
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Travel photography info
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography info
75
includes touch focus
MP count decent (13MP)
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than others (203 grams)
flash built-in
bad battery life (250 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Landscape photography advice
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography advice
73
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
55
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (203g)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 and Pentax Q-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Pentax Q-S1
Category Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-09-15 2014-08-04
Physical type Large Sensor Compact 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 area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 13 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
Highest Possible resolution 4112 x 3088 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) -
Max aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Crop factor 2.1 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,764k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options 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
External flash
AEB
WB 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, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 393 gr (0.87 lb) 203 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 250 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $800 $250