Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K20D
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2013
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
- Earlier Model is Panasonic TS4
- Updated by Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed June 2008
- Superseded the Pentax K10D
Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K20D Overview
Here, we are comparing the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax K20D, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the K20D (15MP) is fairly comparable but the TS5 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TS5 was unveiled 5 years later than the K20D and that is a fairly large 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 K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the TS5 grades versus the K20D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K20D Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Pentax K20D. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Pentax K20D
TS5 | K20D | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | June 2008 | More recent by 62 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Panasonic TS5
K20D | TS5 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax K20D
TS5 | K20D | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS5 has got 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 K20D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Check the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax K20D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TS5 versus the K20D.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and K20D is 91 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and K20D.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TS5 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic TS5 will provide greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TS5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax K20D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Pentax K20D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Pentax K20D |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FT5 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-07-12 | 2008-06-25 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4672 x 3104 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214 gr (0.47 lbs) | 800 gr (1.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DMW-BCM13 | D-LI50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $350 | $700 |