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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q10
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax Q7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is pretty similar but the ZS5 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") have different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS5 was released 4 years earlier than the Q7 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ZS5 matches up vs the Q7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Pentax Q7

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Panasonic ZS5

		

		

			
 Q7 ZS5 
LaunchedAugust 2013June 2010Newer by 38 months
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax Q7

		

		

			
 ZS5 Q7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS5 offers outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax Q7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS5 vs the Q7.
Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS5 and Q7 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS5 and Q7.
Clearly, both of these cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The ZS5 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh trickier. The more aged ZS5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax Q7 as a Portrait photography camera
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 supports face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
48
 you can focus manually
 flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
 features face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax Q7 as a Street photography camera
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (214 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
69
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 saves RAW files
 lighter than others (200g)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography highlights
Pentax Q7 Sports photography highlights
31
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
 slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
32
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
 terrible battery (250 shots)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax Q7 as a Travel photography camera
63
 lighter than competition (214 grams)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
 lighter than others (200 grams)
 built-in flash
 terrible battery (250 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography highlights
33
 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 no Time Lapse mode
55
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 saves RAW files
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
 terrible battery (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax Q7 as a Vlogging camera
31
 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition (214g)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic port
35
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features face detection focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (200 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax Q7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5Pentax Q7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 Pentax Q7
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-06-16 2013-08-08
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-4.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.30 m 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $480