Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax Q

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FS15 and Pentax Q, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was announced 3 years prior to the Q and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FS15 scores vs the Q in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Pentax Q. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

See the Panasonic FS15 and Pentax Q in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FS15 versus the Q.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and Q is 95 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and Q.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files but you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older FS15 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.