Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-3 II

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic TS10 versus Pentax K-3 II, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS10 (14MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the TS10 (1/2.3") and K-3 II (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The TS10 was unveiled 6 years before the K-3 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TS10 grades vs the K-3 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 and Pentax K-3 II. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS10 Gallery and Pentax K-3 II Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS10 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 II has dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS10 versus Pentax K-3 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TS10 compared to the K-3 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS10 and K-3 II is 93 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TS10 and K-3 II.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TS10 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-3 II will provide more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged TS10 will be behind in sensor technology.