Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K100D S

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K100D S, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the TS4 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TS4 was brought out 4 years after the K100D S which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TS4 grades vs the K100D S for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Pentax K100D Super. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS4 features external 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) while the Pentax K100D S has dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K100D S in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TS4 and the K100D S.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and K100D S is 92 and 65 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS4 and K100D S.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TS4 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic TS4 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer TS4 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.