Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched May 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
(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
- Introduced August 2014
Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview
Below is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic ZS1 and Pentax Q-S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS1 (10MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the ZS1 (1/2.5") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe ZS1 was brought out 6 years before the Q-S1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the ZS1 matches up against the Q-S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 & Pentax Q-S1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Pentax Q-S1
ZS1 | Q-S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic ZS1
Q-S1 | ZS1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2014 | May 2009 | More recent by 63 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Pentax Q-S1
ZS1 | Q-S1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS1 comes with exterior measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS1 and Pentax Q-S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS1 against the Q-S1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS1 and Q-S1 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS1 and Q-S1.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS1 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Pentax Q-S1 will provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older ZS1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Pentax Q-S1 |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-TZ6 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2014-08-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Q Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | 229 gr (0.50 pounds) | 203 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $0 | $250 |