Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax Q
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
- Released July 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Launched June 2011
- Replacement is Pentax Q10
Photography Glossary Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax Q Overview
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Pentax Q
| LS5 | Q |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic LS5
| Q | LS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Pentax Q
| LS5 | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 |  | June 2011 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax Q Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Pentax Q | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Pentax Q |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2011-07-21 | 2011-06-23 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 8 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.60 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 126g (0.28 lbs) | 180g (0.40 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 47 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 189 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 160 photos | 230 photos |
| Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $294 | $695 |