Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax P70

Following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic TS20 versus Pentax P70, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and P70 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was manufactured 2 years after the P70 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TS20 grades versus the P70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 and Pentax Optio P70. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS20 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS20 features outer measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TS20 and the P70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and P70 is 95 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS20 and P70.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic TS20 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TS20 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.