Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-r

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax K-r, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and K-r (12MP) and the TS25 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The TS25 was unveiled 23 months after the K-r which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the TS25 scores vs the K-r when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 and Pentax K-r. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS25 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS25 has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has sizing of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax K-r in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TS25 compared to the K-r.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TS25 and K-r is 95 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS25 and K-r.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TS25 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic TS25 will offer you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern TS25 should have an advantage in sensor tech.