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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-S2 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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Replaced the Pentax K-S1
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax K-S2, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the TS1 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The TS1 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the K-S2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the TS1 scores vs the K-S2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Pentax K-S2

 TS1 K-S2 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic TS1

 K-S2 TS1 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2009More recent by 73 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax K-S2

 TS1 K-S2 
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic TS1 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax K-S2 has specifications of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS1 versus the K-S2.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TS1 and K-S2 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS1 and K-S2.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TS1 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-S2 will show greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older TS1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-S2 Portrait photography factors
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
78
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS1
Street photography with Pentax K-S2
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
72
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (678 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-S2 Sports photography factors
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
70
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.4 frames per second)
terrible battery pack (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-S2 Travel photography highlights
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
environment proofing
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (410 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (678 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-S2 Landscape photography info
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
terrible battery pack (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
Vlogging with Pentax K-S2
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
71
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (678 grams)
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Pentax K-S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Pentax K-S2
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Pentax K-S2
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2009-01-27 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - PRIME MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 5.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189 gr (0.42 lb) 678 gr (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $380 $581