Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax Q
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Introduced July 2012
(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
- Introduced June 2011
- Successor is Pentax Q10
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Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax Q, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the Q (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SZ5 was revealed 14 months after the Q which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SZ5 scores vs the Q in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Pentax Q
| SZ5 | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2012 |  | June 2011 | More modern by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic SZ5
| Q | SZ5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax Q
| SZ5 | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ5 features outside dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ5 vs the Q.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ5 and Q is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ5 and Q.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic SZ5 to give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern SZ5 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax Q Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Pentax Q | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Pentax Q |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2012-07-18 | 2011-06-23 |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 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 | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 8 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT Screen LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 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 format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 136 gr (0.30 pounds) | 180 gr (0.40 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 250 photographs | 230 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $195 | $695 |