Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-500

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-500, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the K-500 (16MP) is very comparable but the TS5 (1/2.3") and K-500 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The TS5 was revealed 4 months earlier than the K-500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TS5 matches up versus the K-500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Pentax K-500. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS5 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax K-500 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TS5 vs the K-500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and K-500 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and K-500.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The TS5 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher.