Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax MX-1

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax MX-1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the TS3 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") use different sensor sizes.

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The TS3 was revealed 22 months prior to the MX-1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TS3 matches up against the MX-1 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 MX-1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS3 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS3 comes with outer 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) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TS3 vs the MX-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS3 and MX-1 is 92 and 84 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS3 and MX-1.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The TS3 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The older TS3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.