Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-S2
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-S2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 and Pentax K-S2. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS1 Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Pentax K-S2
TS1 | K-S2 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic TS1
K-S2 | TS1 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | January 2009 | More recent by 73 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax K-S2
TS1 | K-S2 | |||
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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).
See the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax K-S2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the TS1 and K-S2 is 93 and 64 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Pentax K-S2 | |
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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 |