Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax ist DS2

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax ist DS2, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the TS3 (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The TS3 was introduced 6 years later than the ist DS2 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TS3 matches up vs the ist DS2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 & Pentax ist DS2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS3 Gallery & Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS3 has outside measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax ist DS2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TS3 versus the ist DS2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and ist DS2 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS3 and ist DS2.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TS3 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic TS3 will offer you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern TS3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.