Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-S2
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2013
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
- Replaced the Panasonic TS4
- Later Model is Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Previous Model is Pentax K-S1
Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax K-S2, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is very well matched but the TS5 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TS5 was introduced 19 months prior to the K-S2 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the TS5 scores vs the K-S2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-S2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Pentax K-S2. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Pentax K-S2
TS5 | K-S2 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic TS5
K-S2 | TS5 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | July 2013 | Newer by 19 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax K-S2
TS5 | K-S2 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS5 features exterior 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) while the Pentax K-S2 has measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax K-S2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TS5 compared to the K-S2.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and K-S2 is 91 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and K-S2.
As you can see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TS5 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-S2 will give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TS5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Pentax K-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Pentax K-S2 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FT5 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2013-07-12 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | PRIME MII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 5.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) | 678 grams (1.49 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 pictures | 410 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BCM13 | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $350 | $581 |