Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax Efina

The following is a complete review of the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax Efina, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was launched 2 months after the Efina which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TS5 grades vs the Efina when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Pentax Efina. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS5 enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has sizing of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS5 versus the Efina.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and Efina is 91 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS5 and Efina.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.