Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-1

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic TS1 versus Pentax K-1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the TS1 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The TS1 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the K-1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TS1 scores vs the K-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 and Pentax K-1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS1 Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS1 provides outside measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS1 versus Pentax K-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TS1 and the K-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TS1 and K-1 is 93 and 55 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TS1 and K-1.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TS1 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-1 will give you more detail having an extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older TS1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.