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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q-S1 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS3
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2014
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q-S1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the TS2 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The TS2 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the Q-S1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TS2 scores versus the Q-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Pentax Q-S1

 TS2 Q-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic TS2

 Q-S1 TS2 
AnnouncedAugust 2014January 2010More recent by 55 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax Q-S1

 TS2 Q-S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS2 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TS2 and the Q-S1.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TS2 and Q-S1 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS2 and Q-S1.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TS2 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic TS2 will show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older TS2 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
focusing manually
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS2
Street photography with Pentax Q-S1
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (203 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
Sports photography with Pentax Q-S1
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
Travel photography with Pentax Q-S1
67
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
60
lighter than competition (203g)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
40
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Vlogging info
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (203 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Pentax Q-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Pentax Q-S1
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-01-26 2014-08-04
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II Q Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.10 m 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lb) 203 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $350 $250