Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-50

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic TS3 versus Pentax K-50, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the TS3 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TS3 was introduced 3 years earlier than the K-50 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TS3 scores against the K-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and Pentax K-50. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS3 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS3 offers external dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS3 versus Pentax K-50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TS3 against the K-50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS3 and K-50 is 92 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS3 and K-50.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TS3 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-50 will show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged TS3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.