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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS5
Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Replaced the Pentax K-5
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-5 II, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the TS4 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The TS4 was introduced 16 months prior to the K-5 II which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TS4 grades vs the K-5 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Pentax K-5 II

 TS4 K-5 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Panasonic TS4

 K-5 II TS4 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2012Newer by 16 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax K-5 II

 TS4 K-5 II 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS4 enjoys physical 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 II has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TS4 vs the K-5 II.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and K-5 II is 92 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-5 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TS4 and K-5 II.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TS4 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-5 II will deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged TS4 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-5 II Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS4
Street photography with Pentax K-5 II
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
Sports photography with Pentax K-5 II
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery (310 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-5 II Travel photography factors
66
great battery (310 CIPA)
weather proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-5 II Landscape photography details
41
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
great battery (310 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
Vlogging with Pentax K-5 II
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Pentax K-5 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Pentax K-5 II
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Pentax K-5 II
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-01-31 2013-06-04
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 480 (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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197 grams (0.43 pounds) 760 grams (1.68 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 score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1235
Other
Battery life 310 photos 980 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $830