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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS3
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Released June 2011
  • Replacement is Pentax Q10
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q Overview

The following is a extended review of the Panasonic TS2 versus Pentax Q, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the Q (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was released 17 months earlier than the Q making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TS2 grades against the Q in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Pentax Q

 TS2 Q 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic TS2

 Q TS2 
ReleasedJune 2011January 2010Newer by 17 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax Q

 TS2 Q 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS2 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TS2 compared to the Q.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS2 and Q is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TS2 and Q.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS2 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged TS2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q Portrait photography factors
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
exports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography features
Pentax Q Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (180 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q Travel photography highlights
67
environment sealing
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
lighter than average in class (180 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery power (230 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography advice
Pentax Q Landscape photography advice
40
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (180 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Pentax Q
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Pentax Q
Also called Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-26 2011-06-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II -
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 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 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.10 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188g (0.41 lbs) 180g (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 189
Other
Battery life - 230 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $350 $695