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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-1 II 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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS5
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-1
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-1 II, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the TS4 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The TS4 was unveiled 7 years prior to the K-1 II which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TS4 matches up vs the K-1 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Pentax K-1 II

 TS4 K-1 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Panasonic TS4

 K-1 II TS4 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2012Newer by 73 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax K-1 II

 TS4 K-1 II 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS4 provides external measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 II has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-1 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TS4 versus the K-1 II.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

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

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS4 and K-1 II.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TS4 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-1 II will provide greater detail having an extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged TS4 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
86
you can focus manually
great megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Street photography information
Pentax K-1 II Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
70
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
very good ISO range (819,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Sports photography features
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery power (310 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
77
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames/s)
terrible battery (670 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-1 II Travel photography factors
66
good battery power (310 shots)
weather proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
53
environment proof
great megapixels (36 megapixels)
terrible battery (670 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (1,010 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
good battery power (310 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (819,200)
saves RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
terrible battery (670 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Vlogging information
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,010 grams)
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Pentax K-1 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Pentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Pentax K-1 Mark II
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-01-31 2018-02-22
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD PRIME IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 6400 819200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF4
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 4.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/200 seconds
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197g (0.43 pounds) 1010g (2.23 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 pictures 670 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots One Two
Pricing at launch $399 $1,737