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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-500

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Pentax K-500 front
Portability
64
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
Pentax K-500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released November 2013
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-500 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-500, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the K-500 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the TS25 (1/2.3") and K-500 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TS25 was announced 10 months prior to the K-500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TS25 scores versus the K-500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Pentax K-500

 TS25 K-500 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Panasonic TS25

 K-500 TS25 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2013Fresher by 10 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax K-500

 TS25 K-500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS25 enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax K-500 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TS25 versus the K-500.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and K-500 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-500 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS25 and K-500.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The TS25 comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh tougher. The older TS25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-500 Portrait photography features
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
74
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS25
Street photography with Pentax K-500
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (144g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
above average high ISO (51,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography features
Pentax K-500 Sports photography features
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (710 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-500 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
great battery life (710 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not offer selfie friendly screen
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-500 Landscape photography highlights
42
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,600)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (710 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-500 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Pentax K-500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Pentax K-500
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Pentax K-500
Also called Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Category Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-01-07 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - PRIME M
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 51600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set 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 Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lbs) 646 grams (1.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1087
Other
Battery life 250 photos 710 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $180 $600