Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-3
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS2
- Updated by Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Released April 2014
- Renewed by Pentax K-3 II
Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-3 Overview
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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Pentax K-3
TS3 | K-3 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Panasonic TS3
K-3 | TS3 | |||
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Released | April 2014 | August 2011 | More modern by 32 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper display (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax K-3
TS3 | K-3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Pentax K-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Pentax K-3 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FT3 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2011-08-16 | 2014-04-10 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Prime III |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3.2 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 197g (0.43 pounds) | 800g (1.76 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 images | 560 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | Dual |
Retail cost | $380 | $639 |