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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax Q

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Launched December 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic LX3
  • Updated by Panasonic LX7
Pentax Q
(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
  • Released June 2011
  • Renewed by Pentax Q10
Photography Glossary

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax Q Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic LX5 vs 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 LX5 (10MP) and the Q (12MP) is pretty similar but the LX5 (1/1.63") and Q (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX5 was brought out 6 months after the Q and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the LX5 matches up vs the Q when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Pentax Q

 LX5 Q 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic LX5

 Q LX5 

Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Pentax Q

 LX5 Q 
ReleasedDecember 2011June 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic LX5 provides external dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Pentax Q has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the LX5 versus the Q.

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX5 and Q is 88 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the LX5 and Q.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX5 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax Q will deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography info
Pentax Q Portrait photography info
41
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
45
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Street photography details
Pentax Q Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
more heavy than others (271g)
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (180g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX5
Sports photography with Pentax Q
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Travel photography details
Pentax Q Travel photography details
59
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (271 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
lighter than average (180 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography features
Pentax Q Landscape photography features
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
no Timelapse mode
51
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Vlogging info
Pentax Q Vlogging info
29
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
more heavy than others (271 grams)
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (180 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX5 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5Pentax Q
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Pentax Q
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-12-15 2011-06-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.0-3.3 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.20 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum 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 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lb) 180 gr (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 41 47
DXO Color Depth score 19.6 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 11.1
DXO Low light score 132 189
Other
Battery life - 230 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - 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
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $294 $695