Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-01

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic TS20 versus Pentax K-01, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is very close but the TS20 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The TS20 was announced 4 months earlier than the K-01 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TS20 grades against the K-01 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 & Pentax K-01. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS20 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic TS20 has outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TS20 vs the K-01.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and K-01 is 95 and 76 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TS20 and K-01.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The TS20 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier.