Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax ist DL2

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax ist DL2, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the TS5 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The TS5 was introduced 7 years after the ist DL2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the TS5 scores against the ist DL2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Pentax ist DL2. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS5 provides physical measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax ist DL2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TS5 compared to the ist DL2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and ist DL2 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS5 and ist DL2.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TS5 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic TS5 will result in greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer TS5 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.