Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax Q

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic LS5 and Pentax Q, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the Q (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was unveiled at a similar time to the Q and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the LS5 scores versus the Q in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 and Pentax Q. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LS5 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LS5 features outside measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the LS5 compared to the Q.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the LS5 and Q is 94 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LS5 and Q.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic LS5 to give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively.