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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-70 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Released June 2016
  • New Model is Pentax KF
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax K-70, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the TS25 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The TS25 was unveiled 4 years before the K-70 which is a fairly serious difference 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-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TS25 grades vs the K-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Pentax K-70

 TS25 K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic TS25

 K-70 TS25 
ReleasedJune 2016January 2013Newer by 41 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax K-70

 TS25 K-70 
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS25 enjoys outer 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) whilst the Pentax K-70 has sizing of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS25 versus the K-70.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TS25 and K-70 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TS25 and K-70.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TS25 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax K-70 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TS25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
80
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (144 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
71
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
above average high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than competition (688 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
Sports photography with Pentax K-70
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low battery life (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-70 Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than competitors (144 grams)
environment proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
weather proof
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
low battery life (410 per charge)
more heavy than competition (688g)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography features
42
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
low battery life (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-70 Vlogging advice
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (144g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
71
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
more heavy than competition (688 grams)
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Pentax K-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Pentax K-70
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Pentax K-70
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-01-07 2016-06-08
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - PRIME MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 gr (0.32 lb) 688 gr (1.52 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 410 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $649