Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax Q

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax Q, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was announced 8 months after the Q and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the TS4 matches up against the Q with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Pentax Q. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS4 has got physical measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TS4 compared to the Q.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and Q is 92 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and Q.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images but you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern TS4 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.