Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-x

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K-x, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and K-x (12MP) and the TS5 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The TS5 was unveiled 3 years later than the K-x and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the TS5 grades against the K-x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Pentax K-x. The full galleries are available at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS5 features physical 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-x has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TS5 compared to the K-x.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and K-x is 91 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and K-x.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TS5 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic TS5 will give more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger TS5 will have an advantage in sensor tech.