Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-r

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax K-r, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the K-r (12MP) is very comparable but the TS2 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The TS2 was revealed 13 months before the K-r making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TS2 grades against the K-r when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 & Pentax K-r. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS2 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS2 enjoys outside 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-r has sizing of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax K-r in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TS2 vs the K-r.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TS2 and K-r is 93 and 67 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS2 and K-r.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TS2 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic TS2 will show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older TS2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.