Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax P80

Here is a complete review of the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax P80, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was announced 3 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TS5 scores versus the P80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Pentax Optio P80. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS5 has got physical measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax P80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TS5 and the P80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and P80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS5 and P80.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS5 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer TS5 should have an edge in sensor technology.