Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Q

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 & Pentax Q. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS20 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.