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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K20D

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS2
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released June 2008
  • Succeeded the Pentax K10D
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K20D Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic TS1 versus Pentax K20D, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the K20D (15MP) is fairly well matched but the TS1 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The TS1 was launched 8 months after the K20D so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TS1 grades versus the K20D for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Pentax K20D

 TS1 K20D 
ReleasedJanuary 2009June 2008Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Panasonic TS1

 K20D TS1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax K20D

 TS1 K20D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS1 has physical 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 K20D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS1 compared to the K20D.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and K20D is 93 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS1 and K20D.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TS1 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K20D will give greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TS1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography info
Pentax K20D Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Sports photography camera
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
Travel photography with Pentax K20D
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
64
environment sealing
good megapixels (15MP)
built-in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
Landscape photography with Pentax K20D
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
small screen (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
Vlogging with Pentax K20D
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
9
can't record video
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Pentax K20D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Pentax K20D
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Pentax K20D
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-01-27 2008-06-25
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4672 x 3104
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format AVCHD Lite -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 189g (0.42 lb) 800g (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 639
Other
Battery ID - D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $380 $700