Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-S2

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-S2, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is pretty similar but the TS25 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The TS25 was introduced 3 years prior to the K-S2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TS25 matches up against the K-S2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 and Pentax K-S2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS25 Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS25 provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has proportions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-S2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TS25 compared to the K-S2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and K-S2 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS25 and K-S2.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TS25 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-S2 will deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older TS25 is going to be behind in sensor technology.