Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax E70

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax E70, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was unveiled within a month of the E70 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TS1 grades versus the E70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 and Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are available at Panasonic TS1 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS1 features outside measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax E70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TS1 compared to the E70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and E70 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TS1 and E70.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic TS1 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.