Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax Q-S1

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic LX5 and Pentax Q-S1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LX5 (10MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is very close but the LX5 (1/1.63") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor size.

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The LX5 was launched 3 years prior to the Q-S1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the LX5 grades against the Q-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 and Pentax Q-S1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LX5 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LX5 comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX5 and Pentax Q-S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the LX5 and the Q-S1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX5 and Q-S1 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX5 and Q-S1.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX5 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax Q-S1 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older LX5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.