Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K100D S

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K100D S, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the TS20 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The TS20 was launched 4 years later than the K100D S and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the TS20 matches up vs the K100D S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 and Pentax K100D Super. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS20 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS20 has outer measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D S has sizing of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TS20 versus the K100D S.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS20 and K100D S is 95 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS20 and K100D S.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TS20 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic TS20 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer TS20 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.