Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-r

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Pentax K-r. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.