Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-1

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic TS4 versus Pentax K-1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the TS4 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The TS4 was brought out 5 years prior to the K-1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TS4 matches up against the K-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Pentax K-1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS4 features 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) and the Pentax K-1 has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS4 versus Pentax K-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TS4 against the K-1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and K-1 is 92 and 55 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and K-1.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TS4 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-1 will offer you more detail having its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TS4 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.