Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WS80

The following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WS80, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was released 3 years after the WS80 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TS5 scores against the WS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Pentax Optio WS80. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS5 has got outer 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 WS80 has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TS5 compared to the WS80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and WS80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and WS80.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS5 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer TS5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.