Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax Q

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FS25 and Pentax Q, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was revealed 3 years earlier than the Q and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FS25 matches up against the Q with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Pentax Q. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS25 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FS25 against the Q.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and Q is 95 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and Q.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older FS25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.