Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-70
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2012
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
- Revealed June 2016
- Successor is Pentax KF
Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-70 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-70, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the TS20 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TS20 was introduced 5 years prior to the K-70 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TS20 matches up against the K-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-70 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 and Pentax K-70. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS20 Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Pentax K-70
TS20 | K-70 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic TS20
K-70 | TS20 | |||
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Revealed | June 2016 | January 2012 | More modern by 53 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax K-70
TS20 | K-70 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS20 features physical measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax K-70 has specifications of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TS20 vs the K-70.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and K-70 is 95 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TS20 and K-70.
As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TS20 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-70 will deliver more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged TS20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Pentax K-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Pentax K-70 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FT20 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-01-31 | 2016-06-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | PRIME MII |
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 | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 142 gr (0.31 lbs) | 688 gr (1.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | 410 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $179 | $649 |