Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-01

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 & Pentax K-01. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS3 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.