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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-x 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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Successor is Panasonic TS5
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Announced December 2009
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-x Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-x, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is relatively similar but the TS4 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The TS4 was revealed 2 years later than the K-x and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TS4 grades against the K-x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Pentax K-x

 TS4 K-x 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012December 2009More recent by 26 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic TS4

 K-x TS4 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax K-x

 TS4 K-x 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS4 has got physical 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-x has specifications of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TS4 compared to the K-x.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and K-x is 92 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and K-x.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor measurements. The TS4 includes the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF harder. The more recent TS4 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-x Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Sports photography info
Pentax K-x Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
61
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery power (1,900 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
Travel photography with Pentax K-x
66
better than average battery pack (310 per charge)
weather proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
great battery power (1,900 shots)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-x Landscape photography advice
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (1,900 shots)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low MP (12MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
Vlogging with Pentax K-x
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Pentax K-x
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Pentax K-x
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Pentax K-x
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2012-01-31 2009-12-23
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Prime
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 16.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197 grams (0.43 pounds) 580 grams (1.28 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 811
Other
Battery life 310 images 1900 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $399 $600