Clicky

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-3

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Pentax K-3 front
Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs

Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS3
Pentax K-3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Refreshed by Pentax K-3 II
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-3 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-3, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS2 (14MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the TS2 (1/2.3") and K-3 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The TS2 was brought out 5 years before the K-3 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TS2 grades vs the K-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Pentax K-3

 TS2 K-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Panasonic TS2

 K-3 TS2 
ReleasedApril 2014January 2010Newer by 51 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax K-3

 TS2 K-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS2 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 has dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TS2 against the K-3.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS2 and K-3 is 93 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS2 and K-3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TS2 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-3 will deliver greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged TS2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-3 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
79
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-3 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
no moving screen
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Sports photography details
Pentax K-3 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
low battery (560 shots)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-3 Travel photography factors
67
environment proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
weather proofing
decent megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
low battery (560 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
Landscape photography with Pentax K-3
40
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
low battery (560 shots)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
Vlogging with Pentax K-3
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Pentax K-3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Pentax K-3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Pentax K-3
Other name Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-01-26 2014-04-10
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II Prime III
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.10 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188g (0.41 pounds) 800g (1.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1216
Other
Battery life - 560 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 2
Launch pricing $350 $639