Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-3 II

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax K-3 II, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the TS25 (1/2.3") and K-3 II (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The TS25 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the K-3 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TS25 grades vs the K-3 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 and Pentax K-3 II. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS25 Gallery and Pentax K-3 II Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS25 features external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 II has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax K-3 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TS25 and the K-3 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and K-3 II is 95 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and K-3 II.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TS25 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-3 II will produce more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TS25 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.