Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K110D

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic TS4 versus Pentax K110D, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and K110D (6MP) and the TS4 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The TS4 was unveiled 5 years after the K110D which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the TS4 grades versus the K110D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Pentax K110D. The full galleries are available at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS4 comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax K110D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS4 versus Pentax K110D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TS4 and the K110D.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and K110D is 92 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS4 and K110D.

Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TS4 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic TS4 will offer greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger TS4 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.