Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax E85

The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax E85, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was manufactured 24 months after the E85 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TS3 grades against the E85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 & Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS3 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS3 provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TS3 and the E85.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS3 and E85 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS3 and E85.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger TS3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.