Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-1
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2013
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS4
- Successor is Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Introduced February 2016
- Replacement is Pentax K-1 II
Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-1 Overview
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Pentax K-1
TS5 | K-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Panasonic TS5
K-1 | TS5 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | July 2013 | More modern by 31 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 460k | Sharper screen (+577k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax K-1
TS5 | K-1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Pentax K-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Pentax K-1 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FT5 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-07-12 | 2016-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 36 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 7360 x 4912 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 33 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 4.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lb) | 1010 grams (2.23 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 96 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3280 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 shots | 760 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BCM13 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Storage slots | 1 | 2 |
Price at launch | $350 | $1,499 |