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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Released June 2007
  • Superseded the Pentax K100D
  • Later Model is Pentax K200D
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic TS3 versus Pentax K100D S, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the TS3 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The TS3 was released 4 years later than the K100D S and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TS3 scores versus the K100D S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Pentax K100D S

 TS3 K100D S 
ReleasedAugust 2011June 2007Fresher by 51 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic TS3

 K100D S TS3 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax K100D S

 TS3 K100D S 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic TS3 features physical dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has specifications of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS3 versus Pentax K100D S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TS3 and the K100D S.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and K100D S is 92 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TS3 and K100D S.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TS3 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic TS3 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer TS3 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography information
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
51
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
Sports photography with Pentax K100D S
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery power (310 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography advice
Pentax K100D S Travel photography advice
63
great battery power (310 CIPA)
weather sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
45
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K100D S Landscape photography advice
38
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
great battery power (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging features
Pentax K100D S Vlogging features
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Pentax K100D S
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Pentax K100D Super
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2011-08-16 2007-06-28
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197 gr (0.43 pounds) 646 gr (1.42 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $380 $520