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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS4
  • New Model is Panasonic TS6
Pentax ist DL2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched January 2006
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Pentax ist DL2

 TS5 ist DL2 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2006More modern by 91 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kSharper screen (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Panasonic TS5

 ist DL2 TS5 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax ist DL2

 TS5 ist DL2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

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

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS5
Portrait photography with Pentax ist DL2
32
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Street photography details
Pentax ist DL2 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (565 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Sports photography information
Pentax ist DL2 Sports photography information
47
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery power (370 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Travel photography camera
72
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
52
lighter than average in class (565g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (6MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography information
Pentax ist DL2 Landscape photography information
52
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging factors
Pentax ist DL2 Vlogging factors
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
22
lighter than average in class (565g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video ( pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Pentax ist DL2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Pentax ist DL2
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Pentax ist DL2
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-07-12 2006-01-27
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 5
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 460k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lbs) 565 gr (1.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery life 370 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BCM13 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $350 -