Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-5 IIs, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is fairly close but the TS6 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The TS6 was manufactured 20 months later than the K-5 IIs making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TS6 scores against the K-5 IIs for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Pentax K-5 IIs. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS6 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 IIs has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TS6 compared to the K-5 IIs.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and K-5 IIs is 91 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and K-5 IIs.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor measurements. The TS6 has the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The younger TS6 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.