Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K100D

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic TS1 versus Pentax K100D, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and K100D (6MP) and the TS1 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The TS1 was manufactured 2 years after the K100D which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the TS1 grades vs the K100D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 and Pentax K100D. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS1 Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS1 comes with exterior dimensions 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 K100D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS1 versus Pentax K100D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TS1 and the K100D.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and K100D is 93 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS1 and K100D.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TS1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic TS1 will offer extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger TS1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.