Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K100D

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic TS3 versus Pentax K100D, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and K100D (6MP) and the TS3 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The TS3 was released 4 years after the K100D which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TS3 matches up against the K100D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS3 has got outside measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TS3 versus the K100D.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and K100D is 92 and 64 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS3 and K100D.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TS3 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic TS3 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The younger TS3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.