Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-1 II

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-1 II, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the TS2 (14MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the TS2 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The TS2 was brought out 9 years before the K-1 II which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TS2 matches up vs the K-1 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS2 Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS2 has outer measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TS2 versus the K-1 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TS2 and K-1 II is 93 and 55 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS2 and K-1 II.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TS2 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will give extra detail having its extra 22MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged TS2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.