Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-70

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-70, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the TS1 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TS1 was launched 8 years prior to the K-70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TS1 scores versus the K-70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 & Pentax K-70. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS1 Gallery & Pentax K-70 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS1 offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Pentax K-70 has sizing of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TS1 and the K-70.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TS1 and K-70 is 93 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS1 and K-70.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TS1 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-70 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged TS1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.