Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax KP

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax KP, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and KP (24MP) and the TS25 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The TS25 was manufactured 5 years prior to the KP which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TS25 scores versus the KP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 and Pentax KP. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS25 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS25 provides exterior dimensions 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 KP has measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax KP in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TS25 compared to the KP.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and KP is 95 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and KP.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TS25 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax KP will provide greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged TS25 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.