Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 & Pentax K-5 IIs. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS3 Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.