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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Updated by Pentax K-1 II
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-1 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic TS20 versus Pentax K-1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the TS20 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The TS20 was introduced 5 years prior to the K-1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TS20 scores vs the K-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Pentax K-1

 TS20 K-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Panasonic TS20

 K-1 TS20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2012More modern by 49 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax K-1

 TS20 K-1 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS20 features outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TS20 vs the K-1.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS20 and K-1 is 95 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS20 and K-1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TS20 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-1 will render extra detail using its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged TS20 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-1 Portrait photography information
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
85
manual focus
MP count amazing (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (142g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
70
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
great high ISO (204,800)
more heavy than average in class (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Sports photography highlights
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.4 frames/s)
low battery power (760 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
Travel photography with Pentax K-1
70
lighter than competition in class (142g)
environment proofing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
53
weather proof
MP count amazing (36MP)
low battery power (760 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (1,010g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (204,800)
exports RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
low battery power (760 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
Vlogging with Pentax K-1
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average in class (1,010g)
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Pentax K-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Pentax K-1
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Pentax K-1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-01-31 2016-02-17
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 6400 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lbs) 1010 grams (2.23 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.6
DXO Low light score not tested 3280
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 760 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots Single 2
Launch price $179 $1,499