Pentax K-1 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Announced February 2016
- Refreshed by Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
- Announced August 2014
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview
Following is a detailed assessment of the Pentax K-1 versus Pentax Q-S1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") posses different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe K-1 was revealed 19 months after the Q-S1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the K-1 matches up against the Q-S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-1 & Pentax Q-S1. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Pentax Q-S1
K-1 | Q-S1 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | August 2014 | More modern by 19 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Sharper display (+577k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Pentax K-1
Q-S1 | K-1 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-1 and Pentax Q-S1
K-1 | Q-S1 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 features external dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax K-1 versus Pentax Q-S1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the K-1 against the Q-S1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 and Q-S1 is 55 and 92 respectively.
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 and Q-S1.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-1 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax K-1 will offer greater detail because of its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger K-1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
Pentax K-1 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-1 | Pentax Q-S1 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2016-02-17 | 2014-08-04 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Q Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 204800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 33 | - |
Cross focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax Q |
Number of lenses | 151 | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.4fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1010 gr (2.23 lb) | 203 gr (0.45 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 96 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 3280 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 760 photos | 250 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI90 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $1,499 | $250 |