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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax KP

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Panasonic TS5
(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
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS6
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Introduced January 2017
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax KP Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax KP, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and KP (24MP) and the TS5 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TS5 was revealed 4 years earlier than the KP which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TS5 matches up against the KP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Pentax KP

 TS5 KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic TS5

 KP TS5 
IntroducedJanuary 2017July 2013Newer by 43 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax KP

 TS5 KP 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS5 provides 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) whilst the Pentax KP has measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax KP in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the TS5 vs the KP.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and KP is 91 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and KP.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TS5 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax KP will give you greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TS5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax KP as a Portrait photography camera
32
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Street photography information
Pentax KP Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
above average ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax KP as a Sports photography camera
47
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (370 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/24,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
bad battery power (390 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography advice
Pentax KP Travel photography advice
72
good battery (370 shots)
environment proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
bad battery power (390 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography features
Pentax KP Landscape photography features
52
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proofing
good battery (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (819,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
bad battery power (390 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging factors
Pentax KP Vlogging factors
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Pentax KP
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Pentax KP
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Pentax KP
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-07-12 2017-01-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 819200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/6000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/24000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214g (0.47 lbs) 703g (1.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
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 photographs 390 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BCM13 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Launch price $350 $747