Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K20D

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K20D, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the K20D (15MP) is relatively close but the TS25 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The TS25 was unveiled 4 years after the K20D which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the TS25 grades against the K20D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 and Pentax K20D. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS25 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS25 offers external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K20D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TS25 and the K20D.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and K20D is 95 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and K20D.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TS25 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic TS25 will render greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger TS25 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.