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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-x 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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Announced December 2009
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-x Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax K-x, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and K-x (12MP) and the TS20 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TS20 was launched 2 years later than the K-x and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TS20 matches up vs the K-x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Pentax K-x

 TS20 K-x 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012December 2009Fresher by 26 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic TS20

 K-x TS20 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax K-x

 TS20 K-x 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS20 features outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax K-x has proportions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS20 vs the K-x.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and K-x is 95 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS20 and K-x.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TS20 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic TS20 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger TS20 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-x Portrait photography details
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-x Sports photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery (1,900 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography information
Pentax K-x Travel photography information
70
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
54
great battery (1,900 per charge)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-x Landscape photography highlights
41
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
61
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (1,900 per charge)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
Vlogging with Pentax K-x
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
27
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Pentax K-x
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Pentax K-x
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Pentax K-x
Also called Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-01-31 2009-12-23
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 16.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 lbs) 580g (1.28 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 811
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 1900 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $179 $600