Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-500
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS1
- Renewed by Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Introduced November 2013
Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-500 Overview
Following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic TS2 versus Pentax K-500, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the K-500 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the TS2 (1/2.3") and K-500 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TS2 was introduced 4 years earlier than the K-500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the TS2 matches up against the K-500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 and Pentax K-500. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS2 Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Pentax K-500
TS2 | K-500 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Panasonic TS2
K-500 | TS2 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | January 2010 | More modern by 46 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax K-500
TS2 | K-500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS2 offers physical 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) and the Pentax K-500 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic TS2 versus Pentax K-500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TS2 vs the K-500.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TS2 and K-500 is 93 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS2 and K-500.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TS2 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-500 will produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged TS2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Pentax K-500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Pentax K-500 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FT2 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2010-01-26 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine HD II | PRIME M |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 51600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
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 | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.10 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 188 grams (0.41 pounds) | 646 grams (1.42 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1087 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 710 photos |
Battery style | - | AA |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $350 | $600 |