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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-70 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
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS5
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Introduced June 2016
  • Updated by Pentax KF
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic TS4 versus Pentax K-70, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the TS4 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The TS4 was manufactured 5 years before the K-70 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the TS4 matches up vs the K-70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Pentax K-70

 TS4 K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic TS4

 K-70 TS4 
IntroducedJune 2016January 2012Newer by 53 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax K-70

 TS4 K-70 
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS4 comes with physical dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has proportions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS4 versus Pentax K-70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TS4 compared to the K-70.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and K-70 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS4 and K-70.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TS4 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-70 will show greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TS4 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-70 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
71
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
very good high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than competitors in class (688 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery power (310 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
terrible battery (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
Travel photography with Pentax K-70
66
good battery power (310 CIPA)
weather sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (688g)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography details
41
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
good battery power (310 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-70 Vlogging factors
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
71
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (688 grams)
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Pentax K-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Pentax K-70
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Pentax K-70
Also called Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-01-31 2016-06-08
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD PRIME MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197 grams (0.43 pounds) 688 grams (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
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 images 410 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $399 $649