Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Q-S1

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax Q-S1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the TS20 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizes.

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The TS20 was launched 3 years before the Q-S1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TS20 matches up against the Q-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 and Pentax Q-S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS20 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS20 offers outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax Q-S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TS20 versus the Q-S1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and Q-S1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS20 and Q-S1.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TS20 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic TS20 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TS20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.