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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax Q

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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
  • Introduced June 2011
  • Successor is Pentax Q10
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax Q Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax Q, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and Q (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was introduced 19 months later than the Q making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TS25 scores against the Q when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Pentax Q

 TS25 Q 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2011More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic TS25

 Q TS25 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax Q

 TS25 Q 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS25 enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax Q in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TS25 versus the Q.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and Q is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and Q.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS25 to show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger TS25 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography information
Pentax Q Portrait photography information
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than others (144g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (180 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography factors
Pentax Q Sports photography factors
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than others (144g)
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
lighter than competition in class (180g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low battery (230 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
Landscape photography with Pentax Q
42
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (230 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (144 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (180 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no mic support
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Pentax Q
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Pentax Q
Also called Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-01-07 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 gr (0.32 lbs) 180 gr (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 250 images 230 images
Battery style Battery Pack 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 One One
Retail price $180 $695