Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-70
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-70 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
- Revealed August 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
- Older Model is Panasonic TS2
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
- Launched June 2016
- New Model is Pentax KF

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-70 Overview
The following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic TS3 versus Pentax K-70, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the TS3 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

The TS3 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the K-70 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TS3 scores vs the K-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-70 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and Pentax K-70. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS3 Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Pentax K-70
TS3 | K-70 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic TS3
K-70 | TS3 | |||
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Launched | June 2016 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 58 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax K-70
TS3 | K-70 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS3 offers outside 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-70 has proportions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).
See the Panasonic TS3 versus Pentax K-70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TS3 and the K-70.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and K-70 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS3 and K-70.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TS3 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-70 will result in extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TS3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Pentax K-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Pentax K-70 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FT3 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2011-08-16 | 2016-06-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | PRIME MII |
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 | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 197 gr (0.43 lbs) | 688 gr (1.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 shots | 410 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $380 | $649 |