Panasonic S5 vs Pentax Q
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Panasonic S5 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
- Announced August 2020
- Newer Model is Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Launched June 2011
- Successor is Pentax Q10
Panasonic S5 vs Pentax Q Overview
Following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic S5 versus Pentax Q, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and Q (12MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and Q (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S5 was introduced 9 years after the Q which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S5 matches up vs the Q when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic S5 vs Pentax Q Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Pentax Q. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Pentax Q
S5 | Q | |||
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Launched | August 2020 | June 2011 | More modern by 112 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1840k | 460k | Sharper screen (+1380k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic S5
Q | S5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Pentax Q
S5 | Q | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3.0" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Panasonic S5 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 comes with external dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) and the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic S5 versus Pentax Q in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S5 compared to the Q.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and Q is 60 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic S5 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 and Q.
As you can see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S5 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic S5 will result in extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent S5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic S5 vs Pentax Q Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Pentax Q | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Pentax Q |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2020-08-14 | 2011-06-23 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | Pentax Q |
Total lenses | 31 | 8 |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.0 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,840 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 714g (1.57 lbs) | 180g (0.40 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 47 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 189 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 pictures | 230 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Launch price | $1,999 | $695 |