Pentax Q-S1 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-G100

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      Specifications

      General Pentax Q-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      BrandPentaxPanasonic
      ModelQ-S1Lumix DC-G100
      MSRP$499 / £379 (with 5-15mm lens)$749 (w/12-32 lens), $799 (w/12-32 lens and tripod grip)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax Q-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor Size1/1.7-inchMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions7.44 x 5.58 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels12.76 Megapixel21.77 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.4 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Pentax Q-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      ProcessorQ Engine
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30005184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions4000 x 2664, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 3072 x 2034, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1400, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1440 x 1440
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsBest, better, goodFine, standard
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting
      Focus Pentax Q-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual FocusAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points49
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Pentax Q-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      Lens MountPentax QMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor4.7x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax Q-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot1,840k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax Q-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.46x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.73x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,680k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm
      Shutter Pentax Q-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/500 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps10.0 fps
      Flash Pentax Q-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      redeye reduction
      slow sync
      trailing curtain sync
      Auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      on
      on w/redeye redduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      off
      Flash Range4.90 m at ISO 1003.60 m at ISO 100
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Pentax Q-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots ) ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockSet the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock
      Video Pentax Q-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      Internal Recording ModesMP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      1920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min10 min - UHD 4K@30/25/24p, Full HD@120/100p
      20 min - Full HD@60/50p
      30 min - Full HD@30/25/24p
      Terminals Pentax Q-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMultiple
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax Q-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control wireless via smartphone
      Environmental Pentax Q-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Pentax Q-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      Dimensions105 x 58 x 34 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 1.34")116 x 83 x 54 mm (4.57 x 3.27 x 2.13")
      Weight (inc. batteries)203 g (0.45 lb / 7.16 oz)352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.087 x 5.197 x 3.228"6.3 x 6.1 x 4.5"
      Package Weight1.4 lb1.665 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax Q-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      Battery PackD-LI68BLG10
      Battery Life250 shots270 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Pentax Q-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
      Self Timer 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemNo


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