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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-r

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs

Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS4
  • Successor is Panasonic TS6
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Introduced March 2011
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-r Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic TS5 versus Pentax K-r, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and K-r (12MP) and the TS5 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The TS5 was announced 2 years later than the K-r and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TS5 matches up versus the K-r when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Pentax K-r

 TS5 K-r 
IntroducedJuly 2013March 2011More recent by 29 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic TS5

 K-r TS5 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax K-r

 TS5 K-r 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS5 has physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has proportions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS5 versus Pentax K-r in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TS5 versus the K-r.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-r size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and K-r is 91 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and K-r.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TS5 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic TS5 will result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger TS5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Portrait photography camera
32
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Street photography factors
Pentax K-r Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Sports photography info
Pentax K-r Sports photography info
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (370 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
bad battery (470 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography features
Pentax K-r Travel photography features
72
good battery pack (370 per charge)
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
47
built-in flash
bad battery (470 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS5
Landscape photography with Pentax K-r
52
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
good battery pack (370 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery (470 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging info
Pentax K-r Vlogging info
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Pentax K-r
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Pentax K-r
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Pentax K-r
Also called Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Category Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-07-12 2011-03-11
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lb) 598 grams (1.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 755
Other
Battery life 370 shots 470 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BCM13 D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $350 $1,100