Panasonic S1 vs Pentax Q10
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
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Lets look more closely at the Panasonic S1 and Pentax Q10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S1 was revealed 20 months prior to the Q10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the S1 scores versus the Q10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Pentax Q10
| S1 | Q10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic S1
| Q10 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2012 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 20 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Pentax Q10
| S1 | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 offers external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S1 compared to the Q10.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and Q10 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and Q10.
To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images although you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older S1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Pentax Q10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Pentax Q10 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-09-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 8 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.30 m | 7.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) | 200 gr (0.44 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.9 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 183 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 images | 270 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | 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 |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $269 | $350 |