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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Q

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
47
Overall
40

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
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
  • Announced June 2011
  • Newer Model is Pentax Q10
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Q Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic TS20 versus Pentax Q, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and Q (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was unveiled 8 months later than the Q which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TS20 grades versus the Q when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Pentax Q

 TS20 Q 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012June 2011More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic TS20

 Q TS20 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax Q

 TS20 Q 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS20 offers outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS20 versus Pentax Q in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the TS20 and the Q.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and Q is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS20 and Q.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS20 to offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern TS20 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
Portrait photography with Pentax Q
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (180 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
Travel photography with Pentax Q
70
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
lighter than average (180 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low battery (230 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography info
Pentax Q Landscape photography info
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (230 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging factors
Pentax Q Vlogging factors
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (180 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Pentax Q
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Pentax Q
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-01-31 2011-06-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 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
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142g (0.31 lbs) 180g (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 images 230 images
Type of battery Battery Pack 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
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $179 $695