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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-5

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(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
  • Released January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • Successor is Panasonic TS5
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Pentax K-7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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Pentax K-5

 TS4 K-5 
LaunchedJanuary 2012December 2010Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic TS4

 K-5 TS4 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax K-5

 TS4 K-5 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
Portrait photography with Pentax K-5
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
73
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Street photography factors
Pentax K-5 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Sports photography info
Pentax K-5 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (310 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Travel photography details
Pentax K-5 Travel photography details
66
good battery pack (310 CIPA)
weather proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-5 Landscape photography details
41
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
good battery pack (310 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-5 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Pentax K-5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Pentax K-5
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