Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax RZ18

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic TS5 versus Pentax RZ18, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was manufactured 23 months after the RZ18 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TS5 matches up vs the RZ18 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS5 features external dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TS5 and the RZ18.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and RZ18 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and RZ18.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images however you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher TS5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.