Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K100D
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K100D 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
- Introduced July 2013
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS4
- Replacement is Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Released December 2006
- Successor is Pentax K100D S
Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K100D Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic TS5 versus Pentax K100D, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and K100D (6MP) and the TS5 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TS5 was introduced 6 years after the K100D which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TS5 matches up vs the K100D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K100D Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Pentax K100D. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Pentax K100D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Pentax K100D
TS5 | K100D | |||
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Released | July 2013 | December 2006 | Newer by 81 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 210k | Sharper display (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic TS5
K100D | TS5 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax K100D
TS5 | K100D | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS5 comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic TS5 versus Pentax K100D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TS5 vs the K100D.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and K100D is 91 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and K100D.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TS5 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic TS5 will produce extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The newer TS5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K100D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Pentax K100D | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Pentax K100D |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FT5 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-07-12 | 2006-12-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 6MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) | 660 grams (1.46 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DMW-BCM13 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $350 | $0 |