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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Pentax K-3 front
Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
Pentax K-3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Successor is Pentax K-3 II
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-3 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic TS20 versus Pentax K-3, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the TS20 (1/2.3") and K-3 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The TS20 was revealed 3 years before the K-3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TS20 matches up vs the K-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Pentax K-3

 TS20 K-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Panasonic TS20

 K-3 TS20 
LaunchedApril 2014January 2012Newer by 26 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax K-3

 TS20 K-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS20 features exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 has measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TS20 and the K-3.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS20 and K-3 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS20 and K-3.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TS20 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-3 will render greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged TS20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-3 Portrait photography details
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
79
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography features
Pentax K-3 Street photography features
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS20
Sports photography with Pentax K-3
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
low battery life (560 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-3 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
environment sealing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
low battery life (560 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-3 Landscape photography highlights
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
low battery life (560 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-3 Vlogging advice
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
display is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Pentax K-3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Pentax K-3
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Pentax K-3
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-01-31 2014-04-10
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime III
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6016 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lbs) 800 gr (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1216
Other
Battery life 250 photos 560 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 2
Retail price $179 $639