Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K20D

Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax K20D, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the K20D (15MP) is very close but the TS2 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The TS2 was unveiled 20 months later than the K20D making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TS2 scores versus the K20D for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 and Pentax K20D. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS2 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS2 features outer measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax K20D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TS2 against the K20D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS2 and K20D is 93 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS2 and K20D.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TS2 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K20D will render greater detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TS2 should have an advantage in sensor tech.