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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-S2 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS3
Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Superseded the Pentax K-S1
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-S2, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the TS2 (14MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the TS2 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The TS2 was introduced 6 years before the K-S2 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the TS2 grades against the K-S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Pentax K-S2

 TS2 K-S2 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic TS2

 K-S2 TS2 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2010Newer by 61 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
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Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax K-S2

 TS2 K-S2 
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS2 has exterior measurements 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-S2 has specifications of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-S2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS2 compared to the K-S2.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TS2 and K-S2 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TS2 and K-S2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TS2 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-S2 will offer you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TS2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-S2 Portrait photography highlights
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
78
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS2
Street photography with Pentax K-S2
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
72
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition (678g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-S2 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
70
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.4 frames/s)
low battery pack (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proofing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
environment sealing
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery pack (410 per charge)
heavier than competition (678 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
Landscape photography with Pentax K-S2
40
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
77
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-S2 Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
71
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
heavier than competition (678 grams)
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Pentax K-S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Pentax K-S2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Pentax K-S2
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Category Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-01-26 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II PRIME MII
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 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 5.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.10 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188g (0.41 lb) 678g (1.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $350 $581