Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Released January 2015
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
- Launched August 2014
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Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Q-S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the SZ10 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe SZ10 was revealed 6 months later than the Q-S1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ10 matches up against the Q-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Pentax Q-S1
| SZ10 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic SZ10
| Q-S1 | SZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax Q-S1
| SZ10 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2015 |  | August 2014 | Similar age |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ10 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ10 and the Q-S1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ10 and Q-S1 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ10 and Q-S1.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SZ10 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic SZ10 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Pentax Q-S1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2015-01-06 | 2014-08-04 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Q Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 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 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 8 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.4fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 177g (0.39 lb) | 203g (0.45 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 200 pictures | 250 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $200 | $250 |