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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-S2 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
  • Released July 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS4
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS6
Pentax K-S2
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Pentax K-S2

 TS5 K-S2 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic TS5

 K-S2 TS5 
IntroducedFebruary 2015July 2013Newer by 19 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax K-S2

 TS5 K-S2 
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and K-S2 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Portrait photography camera
32
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
78
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Street photography information
Pentax K-S2 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
72
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than others (678g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Sports photography information
Pentax K-S2 Sports photography information
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery life (370 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
70
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (5.4 frames per second)
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography info
Pentax K-S2 Travel photography info
72
good battery life (370 CIPA)
weather proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
environment sealing
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
not so great battery pack (410 shots)
more heavy than others (678g)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-S2 Landscape photography advice
52
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery life (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging info
Pentax K-S2 Vlogging info
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
71
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
more heavy than others (678g)
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Pentax K-S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Pentax K-S2
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