Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-S1

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-S1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is pretty similar but the TS25 (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TS25 was launched 19 months prior to the K-S1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TS25 matches up against the K-S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 and Pentax K-S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS25 Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS25 comes with outside measurements 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-S1 has dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TS25 and the K-S1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS25 and K-S1 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS25 and K-S1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TS25 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-S1 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged TS25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.