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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LZ30
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2014
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Panasonic LZ40 versus Pentax Q-S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the LZ40 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") feature different sensor measurements.

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The LZ40 was revealed 7 months before the Q-S1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the LZ40 scores versus the Q-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Pentax Q-S1

 LZ40 Q-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic LZ40

 Q-S1 LZ40 
LaunchedAugust 2014January 2014More recent by 7 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax Q-S1

 LZ40 Q-S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ40 provides exterior measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the LZ40 and the Q-S1.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LZ40 and Q-S1 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ40 and Q-S1.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LZ40 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic LZ40 will show more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older LZ40 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography advice
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography advice
40
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
has manual focus
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Street photography features
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography features
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (524g)
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (203g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography features
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography features
47
great zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Travel photography camera
55
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (22mm)
long zoom (924mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (524 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
lighter than competition in class (203 grams)
built-in flash
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
44
pretty wide (22mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging highlights
27
pretty wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
does have external mic port
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than average (524 grams)
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (203 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax Q-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Pentax Q-S1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-01-06 2014-08-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Q Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 22-924mm (42.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.80 m 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524g (1.16 lbs) 203g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 250 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 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
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $219 $250