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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Panasonic LX7
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic LX5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
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
  • Introduced August 2014
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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

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").

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The 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 resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic LX7

 Q-S1 LX7 
IntroducedAugust 2014October 2012More recent by 21 months

Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax Q-S1

 LX7 Q-S1 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX7 and Q-S1 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX7
Portrait photography with Pentax Q-S1
45
manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
46
has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LX7
Street photography with Pentax Q-S1
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (298g)
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (203 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX7 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Sports photography camera
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (330 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
37
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Travel photography info
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography info
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great battery pack (330 CIPA)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competitors (298g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
60
lighter than average (203 grams)
flash built-in
low battery pack (250 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LX7
Landscape photography with Pentax Q-S1
57
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (330 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
low battery pack (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Vlogging details
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing mic port
heavier than competitors (298g)
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (203 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX7 and Pentax Q-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Pentax 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