Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-5 IIs, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the TS4 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The TS4 was revealed 16 months before the K-5 IIs making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TS4 scores versus the K-5 IIs when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Pentax K-5 IIs. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS4 has got physical dimensions 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 IIs has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-5 IIs in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TS4 versus the K-5 IIs.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and K-5 IIs is 92 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS4 and K-5 IIs.

All in all, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TS4 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-5 IIs will result in more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older TS4 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.