Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-3

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax K-3, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the TS3 (1/2.3") and K-3 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The TS3 was manufactured 3 years before the K-3 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TS3 matches up against the K-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and Pentax K-3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS3 Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS3 provides outer measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax K-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TS3 against the K-3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and K-3 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS3 and K-3.

All in all, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TS3 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax K-3 will resolve more detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged TS3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.