Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
- Released January 2015
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS40
- Updated by Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
- Revealed August 2014
Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS45 versus Pentax Q-S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS45 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the ZS45 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ZS45 was announced 6 months later than the Q-S1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the ZS45 matches up vs the Q-S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax Q-S1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 and Pentax Q-S1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Pentax Q-S1
ZS45 | Q-S1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic ZS45
Q-S1 | ZS45 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Pentax Q-S1
ZS45 | Q-S1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | August 2014 | Same generation | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS45 comes with physical measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS45 versus Pentax Q-S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS45 and the Q-S1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS45 and Q-S1 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS45 and Q-S1.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS45 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic ZS45 will result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | Pentax Q-S1 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ57 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2015-01-06 | 2014-08-04 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Q Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 8 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 249 grams (0.55 lb) | 203 grams (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 350 shots | 250 shots |
Battery form | 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 |
Cost at release | $300 | $250 |