Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K100D S

Here is a extended analysis of the Panasonic TS5 versus Pentax K100D S, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the TS5 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The TS5 was introduced 6 years later than the K100D S and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TS5 matches up against the K100D S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Pentax K100D Super. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic TS5 features outside 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 S has specifications of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS5 versus Pentax K100D S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TS5 compared to the K100D S.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and K100D S is 91 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and K100D S.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TS5 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic TS5 will give more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger TS5 will have an advantage in sensor tech.