Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax K-5 IIs, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is pretty comparable but the TS20 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The TS20 was launched 16 months earlier than the K-5 IIs which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the TS20 grades against the K-5 IIs in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS20 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS20 enjoys outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax K-5 IIs in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TS20 against the K-5 IIs.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and K-5 IIs is 95 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS20 and K-5 IIs.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The TS20 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The more aged TS20 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.