Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
(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
- Released August 2014
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Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax Q-S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS3 (10MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the ZS3 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe ZS3 was released 6 years earlier than the Q-S1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ZS3 matches up vs the Q-S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Pentax Q-S1
| ZS3 | Q-S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic ZS3
| Q-S1 | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2014 |  | May 2009 | Fresher by 63 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Pentax Q-S1
| ZS3 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS3 has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst 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).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax Q-S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS3 compared to the Q-S1.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS3 and Q-S1 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS3 and Q-S1.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS3 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Pentax Q-S1 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older ZS3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Pentax Q-S1 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ7 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2014-08-04 |
| Physical type | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | 229g (0.50 lbs) | 203g (0.45 lbs) |
| 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 photographs |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $200 | $250 |