Panasonic F5 vs Pentax Q-S1

Lets look closer at the Panasonic F5 and Pentax Q-S1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the F5 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F5 was brought out 19 months before the Q-S1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the F5 matches up vs the Q-S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Pentax Q-S1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 comes with physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 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).

Examine the Panasonic F5 and Pentax Q-S1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the F5 vs the Q-S1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and Q-S1 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and Q-S1.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F5 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic F5 will give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged F5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.