Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-S1

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-S1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the TS2 (14MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the TS2 (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The TS2 was launched 5 years prior to the K-S1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the TS2 matches up against the K-S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 and Pentax K-S1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS2 Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS2 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S1 has measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TS2 versus the K-S1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and K-S1 is 93 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS2 and K-S1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TS2 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-S1 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older TS2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.