Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax MX-1

The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax MX-1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the TS5 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor size.

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The TS5 was brought out within a month of the MX-1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TS5 grades vs the MX-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS5 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TS5 versus the MX-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and MX-1 is 91 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and MX-1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TS5 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic TS5 will give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively.