Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K20D

Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K20D, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the K20D (15MP) is fairly comparable but the TS10 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The TS10 was released 20 months after the K20D making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TS10 grades vs the K20D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 and Pentax K20D. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS10 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS10 features external dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TS10 vs the K20D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TS10 and K20D is 93 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS10 and K20D.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TS10 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K20D will show extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger TS10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.