Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax W60
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Released July 2013
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
- Superseded the Panasonic TS4
- Refreshed by Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched July 2009
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Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax W60, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TS5 was unveiled 4 years after the W60 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TS5 grades against the W60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Pentax W60
| TS5 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2013 |  | July 2009 | Newer by 50 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic TS5
| W60 | TS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax W60
| TS5 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS5 enjoys 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) whilst the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and W60 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and W60.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to deliver more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger TS5 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Pentax Optio W60 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FT5 | - |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2013-07-12 | 2009-07-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 214g (0.47 pounds) | 165g (0.36 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | DMW-BCM13 | D-LI78 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $350 | $300 |