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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-r

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-r 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Released March 2011
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-r Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic TS1 versus Pentax K-r, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is relatively close but the TS1 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The TS1 was released 3 years earlier than the K-r which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TS1 grades vs the K-r when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Pentax K-r

 TS1 K-r 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic TS1

 K-r TS1 
ReleasedMarch 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax K-r

 TS1 K-r 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS1 offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has proportions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS1 versus Pentax K-r in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TS1 against the K-r.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-r size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and K-r is 93 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TS1 and K-r.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The TS1 comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder. The more aged TS1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-r Portrait photography details
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS1
Street photography with Pentax K-r
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-r Sports photography factors
29
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
55
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
bad battery pack (470 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
Travel photography with Pentax K-r
61
weather proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
47
flash built-in
bad battery pack (470 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-r Landscape photography highlights
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
65
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (470 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging details
Pentax K-r Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Pentax K-r
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Pentax K-r
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Pentax K-r
Also called Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-01-27 2011-03-11
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points - 9
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 -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189g (0.42 pounds) 598g (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 755
Other
Battery life - 470 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $380 $1,100