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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-5

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS4
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS6
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Introduced December 2010
  • Old Model is Pentax K-7
  • Renewed by Pentax K-5 IIs
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-5 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic TS5 versus Pentax K-5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the TS5 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The TS5 was brought out 2 years after the K-5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the TS5 grades versus the K-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Pentax K-5

 TS5 K-5 
IntroducedJuly 2013December 2010More modern by 32 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic TS5

 K-5 TS5 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax K-5

 TS5 K-5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS5 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TS5 against the K-5.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and K-5 is 91 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and K-5.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The TS5 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The newer TS5 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-5 Portrait photography features
32
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS5
Street photography with Pentax K-5
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-5 Sports photography advice
47
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-5 Travel photography highlights
72
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
weather proof
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-5 Landscape photography factors
52
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-5 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Pentax K-5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Pentax K-5
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Pentax K-5
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-07-12 2010-12-18
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime II
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lbs) 740 gr (1.63 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1162
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 980 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BCM13 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $350 $800