Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax KP
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax KP 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
- Introduced July 2013
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
- Older Model is Panasonic TS4
- Refreshed by Panasonic TS6
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax KP Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Pentax KP. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Pentax KP
TS5 | KP |
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Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic TS5
KP | TS5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2017 | July 2013 | Newer by 43 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax KP
TS5 | KP | |||
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Display size | 3" | 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and KP is 91 and 61 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax KP Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Pentax KP | |
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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 |