Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K-r

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax K-r, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is pretty close but the TS3 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The TS3 was unveiled 6 months later than the K-r so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TS3 matches up versus the K-r with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and Pentax K-r. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS3 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS3 features external dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TS3 against the K-r.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS3 and K-r is 92 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS3 and K-r.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The TS3 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging.