Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-5

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.