Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-5 II

The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic TS5 versus Pentax K-5 II, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is fairly comparable but the TS5 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The TS5 was announced 2 months after the K-5 II which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TS5 matches up against the K-5 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Pentax K-5 II. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS5 features outer 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-5 II has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS5 versus Pentax K-5 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TS5 vs the K-5 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and K-5 II is 91 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and K-5 II.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The TS5 features the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging.