Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-5 II

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic TS30 versus Pentax K-5 II, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is relatively close but the TS30 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The TS30 was manufactured 20 months after the K-5 II which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TS30 matches up vs the K-5 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 & Pentax K-5 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS30 Gallery & Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS30 has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 II has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TS30 and the K-5 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and K-5 II is 95 and 60 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS30 and K-5 II.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The TS30 has the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow DOF more challenging. The younger TS30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.