Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-7

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.