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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K20D

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Panasonic TS2
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1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
Pentax K20D
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Pentax K20D

 TS2 K20D 
IntroducedJanuary 2010June 2008More recent by 20 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Panasonic TS2

 K20D TS2 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax K20D

 TS2 K20D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K20D size comparison

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

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
Portrait photography with Pentax K20D
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
71
has manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography info
Pentax K20D Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Sports photography factors
Pentax K20D Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
environment sealing
good MP (15MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography details
Pentax K20D Landscape photography details
40
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is small (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Vlogging info
Pentax K20D Vlogging info
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
9
no video recording
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Pentax K20D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Pentax K20D
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