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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Pentax K-5 IIs front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Old Model is Pentax K-5
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 TS20 K-5 IIs 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Panasonic TS20

 K-5 IIs TS20 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2012More modern by 16 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax K-5 IIs

 TS20 K-5 IIs 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison

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

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-5 IIs top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-5 IIs Portrait photography advice
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS20
Street photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography info
Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography info
70
lighter than competition in class (142g)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
environment proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Pentax K-5 IIs
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Pentax K-5 IIs
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Pentax K-5 IIs
Also called Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-01-31 2013-06-04
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lbs) 760 gr (1.68 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1208
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 980 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $179 $749