Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-r
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Released January 2012
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
- Updated by Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Announced March 2011
Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-r Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax K-r, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is pretty comparable but the TS4 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TS4 was introduced 11 months later than the K-r so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TS4 matches up versus the K-r when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Pentax K-r. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Pentax K-r
TS4 | K-r | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | March 2011 | Fresher by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic TS4
K-r | TS4 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax K-r
TS4 | K-r | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS4 offers 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) while the Pentax K-r has measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax K-r in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TS4 compared to the K-r.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and K-r is 92 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and K-r.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The TS4 comes with the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The more modern TS4 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Pentax K-r | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Pentax K-r |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FT4 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2012-01-31 | 2011-03-11 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
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, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 197 gr (0.43 lbs) | 598 gr (1.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 755 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 pictures | 470 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $399 | $1,100 |