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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
55
Features
69
Overall
60

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 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
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Pentax K-7

 TS1 K-7 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Panasonic TS1

 K-7 TS1 
ReleasedOctober 2009January 2009Fresher by 8 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax K-7

 TS1 K-7 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-7 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
73
focusing manually
decent MP (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
Sports photography with Pentax K-7
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
Travel photography with Pentax K-7
61
weather proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
environment sealing
decent MP (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
Landscape photography with Pentax K-7
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-7 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Pentax K-7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Pentax K-7
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