Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax Q-S1

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic SZ1 versus Pentax Q-S1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SZ1 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the SZ1 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SZ1 was launched 3 years before the Q-S1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SZ1 grades versus the Q-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 and Pentax Q-S1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ1 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic SZ1 versus Pentax Q-S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ1 against the Q-S1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ1 and Q-S1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ1 and Q-S1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SZ1 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic SZ1 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SZ1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.