Panasonic F5 vs Pentax Q

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic F5 vs Pentax Q, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the Q (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The F5 was introduced 19 months later than the Q which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the F5 matches up against the Q with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Pentax Q. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic F5 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax Q has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic F5 vs Pentax Q in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the F5 and the Q.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the F5 and Q is 96 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and Q.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic F5 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent F5 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.