Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-5

The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic TS3 versus Pentax K-5, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the TS3 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The TS3 was launched 9 months after the K-5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TS3 grades vs the K-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 & Pentax K-5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS3 Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS3 has outside dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TS3 vs the K-5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS3 and K-5 is 92 and 60 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS3 and K-5.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TS3 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Pentax K-5 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher TS3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.