Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K110D

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic TS25 versus Pentax K110D, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and K110D (6MP) and the TS25 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The TS25 was manufactured 6 years later than the K110D and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TS25 matches up against the K110D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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If you are going to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS25 provides external 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 K110D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS25 compared to the K110D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and K110D is 95 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and K110D.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TS25 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic TS25 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher TS25 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.