Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Announced October 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic LX5
- New Model is Panasonic LX10
(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
- Introduced August 2014
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Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax Q-S1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the LX7 (10MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/1.7").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe LX7 was manufactured 21 months earlier than the Q-S1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the LX7 scores against the Q-S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Pentax Q-S1
| LX7 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic LX7
| Q-S1 | LX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2014 |  | October 2012 | More recent by 21 months |
Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax Q-S1
| LX7 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX7 offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the LX7 vs the Q-S1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX7 and Q-S1 is 86 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX7 and Q-S1.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax Q-S1 to give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older LX7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | Pentax Q-S1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2012-10-15 | 2014-08-04 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine | Q Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 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 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 920k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.50 m | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 298g (0.66 lb) | 203g (0.45 lb) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 50 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 147 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 images | 250 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $400 | $250 |