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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(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
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-01, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is fairly similar but the TS25 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TS25 was revealed 8 months after the K-01 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TS25 scores vs the K-01 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Pentax K-01

 TS25 K-01 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2012Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic TS25

 K-01 TS25 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax K-01

 TS25 K-01 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS25 comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-01 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TS25 and the K-01.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and K-01 is 95 and 76 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS25 and K-01.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The TS25 uses the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh tougher. The fresher TS25 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography highlights
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
more heavy than competition in class (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
Sports photography with Pentax K-01
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (540 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography details
Pentax K-01 Travel photography details
71
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
weather sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
great battery power (540 per charge)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
more heavy than competition in class (561 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography factors
42
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (540 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-01 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (561g)
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Pentax K-01
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Pentax K-01
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Pentax K-01
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-05-30
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 81
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 144g (0.32 lb) 561g (1.24 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1135
Other
Battery life 250 images 540 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $180 $899