Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-x
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-x Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 & Pentax K-x. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS20 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Pentax K-x
TS20 | K-x | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | December 2009 | Fresher by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic TS20
K-x | TS20 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax K-x
TS20 | K-x | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
Look at the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax K-x in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and K-x is 95 and 69 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-x Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Pentax K-x | |
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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 |