Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax MX-1

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax MX-1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the TS20 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor size.

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The TS20 was released 17 months prior to the MX-1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TS20 grades vs the MX-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 and Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS20 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS20 has outside 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) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TS20 compared to the MX-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and MX-1 is 95 and 84 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TS20 and MX-1.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TS20 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic TS20 will render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older TS20 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.