Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-5

Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic TS25 versus Pentax K-5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the TS25 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The TS25 was launched 2 years later than the K-5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TS25 grades versus the K-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 & Pentax K-5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS25 Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS25 provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TS25 versus the K-5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and K-5 is 95 and 60 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and K-5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The TS25 includes the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow DOF tougher. The newer TS25 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.