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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Released May 2012
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax K-01, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the TS3 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The TS3 was brought out 9 months prior to the K-01 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the TS3 matches up versus the K-01 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Pentax K-01

 TS3 K-01 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic TS3

 K-01 TS3 
ReleasedMay 2012August 2011Newer by 9 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax K-01

 TS3 K-01 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS3 has got external dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has sizing of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax K-01 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TS3 versus the K-01.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and K-01 is 92 and 76 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS3 and K-01.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TS3 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-01 will deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged TS3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
Portrait photography with Pentax K-01
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
heavier than competition (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
Sports photography with Pentax K-01
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (540 shots)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography information
Pentax K-01 Travel photography information
63
better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
environment proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
better than average battery pack (540 CIPA)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
heavier than competition (561g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Landscape photography camera
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
better than average battery life (310 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (540 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
Vlogging with Pentax K-01
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (561 grams)
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Pentax K-01
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Pentax K-01
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Pentax K-01
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-08-16 2012-05-30
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 81
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197 grams (0.43 lbs) 561 grams (1.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1135
Other
Battery life 310 images 540 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $380 $899