Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax P70

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax P70, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and P70 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was manufactured 4 years after the P70 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TS5 matches up vs the P70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Pentax Optio P70. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS5 comes with outer 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) while the Pentax P70 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax P70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TS5 compared to the P70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and P70 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and P70.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic TS5 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger TS5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.