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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic TS4 versus Pentax K-01, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the TS4 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The TS4 was brought out 4 months earlier than the K-01 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TS4 grades vs the K-01 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Pentax K-01

 TS4 K-01 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic TS4

 K-01 TS4 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax K-01

 TS4 K-01 
LaunchedJanuary 2012May 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS4 comes with outer 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 K-01 has sizing of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS4 versus Pentax K-01 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS4 against the K-01.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and K-01 is 92 and 76 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TS4 and K-01.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TS4 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Pentax K-01 will give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography info
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manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Street photography features
Pentax K-01 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
more heavy than others (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-01 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (310 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (540 CIPA)
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Travel photography camera
66
better than average battery pack (310 per charge)
environment proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
great battery pack (540 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than others (561 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (540 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
Vlogging with Pentax K-01
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others (561g)
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Pentax K-01
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Pentax K-01
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Pentax K-01
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-01-31 2012-05-30
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 81
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197g (0.43 pounds) 561g (1.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1135
Other
Battery life 310 shots 540 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $399 $899