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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS6
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-01, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the TS5 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The TS5 was revealed 14 months later than the K-01 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TS5 grades versus the K-01 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Pentax K-01

 TS5 K-01 
IntroducedJuly 2013May 2012Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic TS5

 K-01 TS5 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax K-01

 TS5 K-01 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS5 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-01 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TS5 and the K-01.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and K-01 is 91 and 76 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and K-01.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The TS5 contains the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF harder. The fresher TS5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography advice
32
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
74
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Street photography factors
Pentax K-01 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
heavier than competition (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS5
Sports photography with Pentax K-01
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (370 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery pack (540 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-01 Travel photography advice
72
great battery pack (370 shots)
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
good battery pack (540 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
heavier than competition (561 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Landscape photography camera
52
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery pack (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
80
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (540 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-01 Vlogging advice
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (561 grams)
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Pentax K-01
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Pentax K-01
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Pentax K-01
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-07-12 2012-05-30
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 81
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 lb) 561g (1.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1135
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 540 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BCM13 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $350 $899