Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax ist DL2
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Announced January 2013
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Revealed January 2006
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax ist DL2, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the TS25 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TS25 was unveiled 7 years after the ist DL2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TS25 scores vs the ist DL2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax ist DL2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 & Pentax ist DL2. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS25 Gallery & Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Pentax ist DL2
TS25 | ist DL2 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2006 | More modern by 85 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Sharper screen (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Panasonic TS25
ist DL2 | TS25 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax ist DL2
TS25 | ist DL2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS25 has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax ist DL2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TS25 vs the ist DL2.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and ist DL2 is 95 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS25 and ist DL2.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TS25 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic TS25 will produce extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent TS25 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Pentax ist DL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Pentax ist DL2 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FT25 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2006-01-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 6MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 5 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | - |
Video format | MPEG-4 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 144 gr (0.32 pounds) | 565 gr (1.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $180 | - |