Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-5 II

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic TS6 versus Pentax K-5 II, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is pretty well matched but the TS6 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The TS6 was introduced 20 months later than the K-5 II which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TS6 grades versus the K-5 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Pentax K-5 II. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS6 has external measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 II has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS6 versus Pentax K-5 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TS6 against the K-5 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and K-5 II is 91 and 60 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS6 and K-5 II.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The TS6 provides the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow DOF trickier. The fresher TS6 provides an edge in sensor technology.