Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-3 II

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-3 II, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the TS4 (1/2.3") and K-3 II (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The TS4 was announced 4 years prior to the K-3 II which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TS4 scores versus the K-3 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Pentax K-3 II. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Pentax K-3 II Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS4 features outside 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) whilst the Pentax K-3 II has sizing of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-3 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TS4 versus the K-3 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and K-3 II is 92 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and K-3 II.

All in all, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TS4 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-3 II will resolve extra detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged TS4 is going to be behind in sensor tech.