Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax E85

The following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic TS1 versus Pentax E85, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was revealed 7 months before the E85 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TS1 grades vs the E85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 & Pentax Optio E85. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS1 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS1 enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TS1 against the E85.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and E85 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS1 and E85.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged TS1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.