Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-7

Let's look closer at the Panasonic TS25 versus Pentax K-7, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the TS25 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The TS25 was brought out 3 years later than the K-7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the TS25 matches up against the K-7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 and Pentax K-7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS25 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have 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") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS25 versus Pentax K-7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TS25 compared to the K-7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and K-7 is 95 and 60 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS25 and K-7.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TS25 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic TS25 will produce extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent TS25 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.