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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-50 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
  • Announced July 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS6
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax K-30
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-50 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax K-50, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is relatively close but the TS5 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The TS5 was launched 4 months before the K-50 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the TS5 grades against the K-50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Pentax K-50

 TS5 K-50 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic TS5

 K-50 TS5 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax K-50

 TS5 K-50 
RevealedJuly 2013November 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS5 has got physical 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-50 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TS5 against the K-50.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and K-50 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and K-50.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor sizing. The TS5 features the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS5
Portrait photography with Pentax K-50
32
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Street photography information
Pentax K-50 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,600)
no articulating screen
more heavy than average in class (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Sports photography information
Pentax K-50 Sports photography information
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery (370 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
67
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
low battery life (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography information
Pentax K-50 Travel photography information
72
great battery (370 per charge)
weather sealing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
weather sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery life (410 shots)
more heavy than average in class (650g)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography info
52
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (51,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
low battery life (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS5
Vlogging with Pentax K-50
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
28
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (650 grams)
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Pentax K-50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Pentax K-50
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Pentax K-50
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-07-12 2013-11-27
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - PRIME M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
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 51600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
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 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 pounds) 650 grams (1.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1120
Other
Battery life 370 images 410 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BCM13 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $350 $610