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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-1 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
Pentax K-1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Pentax K-1

 TS25 K-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Panasonic TS25

 K-1 TS25 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2013Fresher by 37 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax K-1

 TS25 K-1 
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).

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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.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
Portrait photography with Pentax K-1
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
85
focusing manually
resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography info
Pentax K-1 Street photography info
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than average (144g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
70
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good ISO range (204,800)
more heavy than competition in class (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-1 Sports photography advice
42
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames/s)
bad battery life (760 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-1 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than average (144 grams)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
53
environment proof
resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
bad battery life (760 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (1,010 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-1 Landscape photography info
42
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (204,800)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
bad battery life (760 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging features
Pentax K-1 Vlogging features
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (144g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
31
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (1,010 grams)
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Pentax K-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Pentax K-1
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