Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax Q-S1

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic TS5 versus Pentax Q-S1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the TS5 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizes.

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The TS5 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the Q-S1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the TS5 matches up against the Q-S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Pentax Q-S1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS5 features external measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TS5 versus the Q-S1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and Q-S1 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS5 and Q-S1.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TS5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic TS5 will render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older TS5 will be behind in sensor tech.