Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-1
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-1 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
- 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Released January 2013
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Launched February 2016
- Later Model is Pentax K-1 II
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-1 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the TS25 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe TS25 was released 4 years earlier than the K-1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TS25 scores versus the K-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 & Pentax K-1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS25 Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Pentax K-1
TS25 | K-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Panasonic TS25
K-1 | TS25 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | January 2013 | Fresher by 37 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper display (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax K-1
TS25 | K-1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS25 has outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TS25 against the K-1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS25 and K-1 is 95 and 55 respectively.
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS25 and K-1.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TS25 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-1 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older TS25 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Pentax K-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Pentax K-1 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT25 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2016-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 36MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 7360 x 4912 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 33 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 4.4 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/200 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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 144 gr (0.32 lb) | 1010 gr (2.23 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 96 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3280 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 pictures | 760 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Storage slots | 1 | 2 |
Retail cost | $180 | $1,499 |