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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K110D

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K110D 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS3
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced May 2006
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K110D Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax K110D, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the TS2 (14MP) and K110D (6MP) and the TS2 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The TS2 was brought out 3 years after the K110D which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TS2 grades versus the K110D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Pentax K110D

 TS2 K110D 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010May 2006More modern by 45 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Panasonic TS2

 K110D TS2 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax K110D

 TS2 K110D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS2 provides exterior 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) and the Pentax K110D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TS2 versus the K110D.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TS2 and K110D is 93 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS2 and K110D.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TS2 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic TS2 will result in extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TS2 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
Portrait photography with Pentax K110D
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
51
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography features
Pentax K110D Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K110D Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography factors
Pentax K110D Travel photography factors
67
weather proof
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
45
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K110D Landscape photography factors
40
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
46
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Vlogging advice
Pentax K110D Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Pentax K110D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Pentax K110D
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Pentax K110D
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-01-26 2006-05-22
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format AVCHD Lite -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 pounds) 585 gr (1.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
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 model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $350 $1,000