Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-1

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 & Pentax K-1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS20 Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Panasonic TS20 versus Pentax K-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.