Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-500

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 & Pentax K-500. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS25 Gallery & Pentax K-500 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.