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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-5

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Panasonic TS2
(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
Pentax K-5
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Pentax K-5

 TS2 K-5 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic TS2

 K-5 TS2 
IntroducedDecember 2010January 2010More modern by 10 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax K-5

 TS2 K-5 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
Portrait photography with Pentax K-5
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
73
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS2
Street photography with Pentax K-5
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
Sports photography with Pentax K-5
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
Travel photography with Pentax K-5
67
environment proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-5 Landscape photography information
40
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-5 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Pentax K-5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Pentax K-5
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