Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax Q10
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 & Pentax Q10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LS5 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Pentax Q10
| LS5 | Q10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic LS5
| Q10 | LS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2012 |  | July 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Pentax Q10
| LS5 | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | 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.
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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and Q10 is 94 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Pentax 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 |
