Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-5
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
- Replaced the Panasonic TS1
- Successor is Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Introduced December 2010
- Old Model is Pentax K-7
- Replacement is Pentax K-5 IIs
Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-5 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is fairly similar but the TS2 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TS2 was released 10 months before the K-5 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the TS2 scores vs the K-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 and Pentax K-5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS2 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Pentax K-5
TS2 | K-5 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic TS2
K-5 | TS2 | |||
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Introduced | December 2010 | January 2010 | More modern by 10 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax K-5
TS2 | K-5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS2 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS2 versus the K-5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS2 and K-5 is 93 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TS2 and K-5.
As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TS2 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-5 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TS2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Pentax K-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Pentax K-5 |
Other name | Lumix DMC-FT2 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-01-26 | 2010-12-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine HD II | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.10 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 188g (0.41 pounds) | 740g (1.63 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1162 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 980 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $350 | $800 |