Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-1

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax K-1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the TS5 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TS5 was manufactured 3 years prior to the K-1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TS5 grades vs the K-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Pentax K-1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS5 features external dimensions 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 K-1 has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax K-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TS5 and the K-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and K-1 is 91 and 55 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and K-1.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TS5 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-1 will give you extra detail due to its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged TS5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.