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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Pentax K-5 IIs front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS4
Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Superseded the Pentax K-5
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax K-5 IIs, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the TS3 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The TS3 was brought out 21 months prior to the K-5 IIs making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TS3 matches up versus the K-5 IIs in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 TS3 K-5 IIs 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Panasonic TS3

 K-5 IIs TS3 
AnnouncedJune 2013August 2011Fresher by 21 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax K-5 IIs

 TS3 K-5 IIs 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS3 has physical dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 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).

Look at the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax K-5 IIs in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS3 and the K-5 IIs.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and K-5 IIs is 92 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-5 IIs top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS3 and K-5 IIs.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TS3 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-5 IIs will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older TS3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
74
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography info
Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-5 IIs Sports photography factors
37
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography factors
63
better than average battery (310 per charge)
weather proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-5 IIs Landscape photography features
38
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW files
weather sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging details
Pentax K-5 IIs Vlogging details
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Pentax K-5 IIs
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Pentax K-5 IIs
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Pentax K-5 IIs
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Announced 2011-08-16 2013-06-04
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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 480 (25, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197 grams (0.43 pounds) 760 grams (1.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1208
Other
Battery life 310 images 980 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $380 $749