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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax Q

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
47
Overall
40

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS4
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS6
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
  • Released June 2011
  • Refreshed by Pentax Q10
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax Q Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax Q, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and Q (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was released 2 years later than the Q and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TS5 grades vs the Q for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Pentax Q

 TS5 Q 
ReleasedJuly 2013June 2011Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic TS5

 Q TS5 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax Q

 TS5 Q 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS5 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax Q in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TS5 versus the Q.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and Q is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and Q.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger TS5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography advice
Pentax Q Portrait photography advice
32
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS5
Street photography with Pentax Q
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (180g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Sports photography factors
Pentax Q Sports photography factors
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (370 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (230 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography info
Pentax Q Travel photography info
72
great battery life (370 CIPA)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
57
lighter than competition (180g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q as a Landscape photography camera
52
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
great battery life (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
51
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (230 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging factors
Pentax Q Vlogging factors
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (180g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Pentax Q
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Pentax Q
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-07-12 2011-06-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.60 m
Flash settings 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 sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214g (0.47 lb) 180g (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 370 photographs 230 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BCM13 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $350 $695