Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K100D

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.

Photography Glossary

The 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.

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.

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.

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.