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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Panasonic TS2
(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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS3
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Released June 2016
  • Newer Model is Pentax KF
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic TS2 versus Pentax K-70, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the TS2 (14MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the TS2 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The TS2 was unveiled 7 years prior to the K-70 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TS2 scores versus the K-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Pentax K-70

 TS2 K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic TS2

 K-70 TS2 
ReleasedJune 2016January 2010Fresher by 77 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax K-70

 TS2 K-70 
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS2 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has specifications of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS2 versus Pentax K-70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TS2 vs the K-70.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TS2 and K-70 is 93 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS2 and K-70.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TS2 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax K-70 will provide you with more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older TS2 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
Portrait photography with Pentax K-70
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS2
Street photography with Pentax K-70
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
71
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
great high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than average in class (688 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Sports photography features
Pentax K-70 Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proofing
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
64
weather proof
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
bad battery (410 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (688 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography information
40
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW files
weather proof
bad battery (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-70 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
71
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (688 grams)
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Pentax K-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Pentax K-70
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Pentax K-70
Also called Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2010-01-26 2016-06-08
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II PRIME MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.10 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lb) 688 gr (1.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $350 $649