Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-5

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is relatively close but the TS30 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The TS30 was released 4 years later than the K-5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TS30 grades versus the K-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 and Pentax K-5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS30 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS30 has exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TS30 vs the K-5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and K-5 is 95 and 60 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS30 and K-5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The TS30 has the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh trickier. The newer TS30 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.