Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K20D

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax K20D, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the K20D (15MP) is fairly close but the TS3 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The TS3 was manufactured 3 years after the K20D which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TS3 matches up against the K20D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 & Pentax K20D. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS3 Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS3 has got exterior dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax K20D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TS3 against the K20D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS3 and K20D is 92 and 59 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS3 and K20D.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TS3 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Pentax K20D will render extra detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The younger TS3 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.