Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-50

Here is a detailed review of the Panasonic TS2 versus Pentax K-50, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the TS2 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The TS2 was launched 4 years earlier than the K-50 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TS2 grades versus the K-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 & Pentax K-50. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS2 Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS2 has external measurements 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 K-50 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS2 versus Pentax K-50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TS2 compared to the K-50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and K-50 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS2 and K-50.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TS2 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-50 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older TS2 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.