Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K20D

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax K20D, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the K20D (15MP) is very comparable but the TS4 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The TS4 was manufactured 3 years after the K20D which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the TS4 scores vs the K20D for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Pentax K20D. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS4 enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax K20D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TS4 compared to the K20D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and K20D is 92 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and K20D.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TS4 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K20D will show more detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher TS4 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.