Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
- 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
- Released December 2011
- Succeeded the Panasonic LX3
- New Model is Panasonic LX7
(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
- Revealed August 2014
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Panasonic LX5 and Pentax Q-S1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LX5 (10MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is very close but the LX5 (1/1.63") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe LX5 was launched 3 years prior to the Q-S1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the LX5 grades against the Q-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 and Pentax Q-S1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LX5 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Pentax Q-S1
| LX5 | Q-S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic LX5
| Q-S1 | LX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2014 |  | December 2011 | Fresher by 32 months |
Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Pentax Q-S1
| LX5 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LX5 comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic LX5 and Pentax Q-S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the LX5 and the Q-S1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX5 and Q-S1 is 88 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX5 and Q-S1.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX5 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax Q-S1 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older LX5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | Pentax Q-S1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2011-12-15 | 2014-08-04 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Q Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 44.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 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 | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.20 m | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | AVCHD Lite | 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 271 gr (0.60 pounds) | 203 gr (0.45 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 41 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.6 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 132 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 250 images |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $294 | $250 |
