Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-7
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
- New Model is Panasonic TS2
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 2000 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Released October 2009
- Replacement is Pentax K-5
Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-7 Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-7, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the TS1 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TS1 was introduced 8 months earlier than the K-7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TS1 matches up vs the K-7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 & Pentax K-7. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS1 Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Pentax K-7
TS1 | K-7 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Panasonic TS1
K-7 | TS1 | |||
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Released | October 2009 | January 2009 | Fresher by 8 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax K-7
TS1 | K-7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS1 comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TS1 versus the K-7.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TS1 and K-7 is 93 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TS1 and K-7.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TS1 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-7 will resolve greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older TS1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Pentax K-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Pentax K-7 |
Other name | Lumix DMC-FT1 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-01-27 | 2009-10-02 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4672 x 3104 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 2000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 13.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 189 grams (0.42 lb) | 750 grams (1.65 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 980 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $380 | $599 |