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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(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
Pentax ist DL2
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Pentax ist DL2

 TS25 ist DL2 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2006More modern by 85 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Panasonic TS25

 ist DL2 TS25 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax ist DL2

 TS25 ist DL2 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography information
Pentax ist DL2 Portrait photography information
30
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low resolution (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (144g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (565 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography details
Pentax ist DL2 Sports photography details
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
Travel photography with Pentax ist DL2
71
lighter than competitors (144g)
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
52
lighter than competition in class (565 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (6MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax ist DL2 Landscape photography highlights
42
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (144 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
22
lighter than competition in class (565g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution ( pixels)
no mic socket
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Pentax ist DL2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Pentax ist DL2
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 -