Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K110D

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K110D, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and K110D (6MP) and the TS1 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The TS1 was unveiled 2 years after the K110D which is quite a sizable difference 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 K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TS1 matches up versus the K110D for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 & Pentax K110D. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS1 Gallery & Pentax K110D Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS1 has physical measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax K110D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K110D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TS1 versus the K110D.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TS1 and K110D is 93 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS1 and K110D.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TS1 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic TS1 will resolve greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger TS1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.