Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax ist DS2

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax ist DS2, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the TS2 (14MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the TS2 (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The TS2 was launched 4 years after the ist DS2 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TS2 scores vs the ist DS2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 & Pentax ist DS2. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS2 Gallery & Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS2 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DS2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TS2 against the ist DS2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS2 and ist DS2 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS2 and ist DS2.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TS2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic TS2 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer TS2 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.