Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-5
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
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- 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
- Released January 2012
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
- Replaced the Panasonic TS3
- Successor is Panasonic TS5
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Launched December 2010
- Superseded the Pentax K-7
- Successor is Pentax K-5 IIs
Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-5 Overview
The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax K-5, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the TS4 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TS4 was manufactured 14 months after the K-5 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TS4 matches up against the K-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Pentax K-5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Pentax K-5
TS4 | K-5 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | December 2010 | Newer by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic TS4
K-5 | TS4 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax K-5
TS4 | K-5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS4 has exterior measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
See the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax K-5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS4 versus the K-5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and K-5 is 92 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS4 and K-5.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TS4 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-5 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern TS4 provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Pentax K-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Pentax K-5 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FT4 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2012-01-31 | 2010-12-18 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 197 gr (0.43 pounds) | 740 gr (1.63 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 rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1162 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 images | 980 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $399 | $800 |