Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax ist DL2

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.