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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Replaced the Pentax Q
  • Newer Model is Pentax Q7
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic LS5 and Pentax Q10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was brought out 13 months before the Q10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the LS5 scores vs the Q10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Pentax Q10

 LS5 Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic LS5

 Q10 LS5 
ReleasedSeptember 2012July 2011Newer by 13 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Pentax Q10

 LS5 Q10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LS5 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LS5 and Pentax Q10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the LS5 and the Q10.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and Q10 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LS5 and Q10.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic LS5 to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged LS5 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
Portrait photography with Pentax Q10
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Sports photography information
Pentax Q10 Sports photography information
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (160 shots)
no phase detect AF
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Travel photography information
Pentax Q10 Travel photography information
65
lighter than competitors (126g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery power (160 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
built-in flash
bad battery power (270 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Landscape photography camera
36
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (160 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LS5
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
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decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Pentax Q10
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Pentax Q10
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-07-21 2012-09-10
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Available lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 7.00 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
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 200g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life 160 photographs 270 photographs
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $294 $350