Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K20D
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Announced January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
- Superseded the Panasonic TS1
- Successor is Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Introduced June 2008
- Replaced the Pentax K10D
Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K20D Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K20D Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Pentax K20D
TS2 | K20D | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | June 2008 | More recent by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Panasonic TS2
K20D | TS2 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax K20D
TS2 | K20D | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K20D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Pentax K20D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Pentax K20D |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FT2 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2010-01-26 | 2008-06-25 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine HD II | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4672 x 3104 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.10 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 188g (0.41 lbs) | 800g (1.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | D-LI50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $350 | $700 |