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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax KP

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • Successor is Panasonic TS5
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Introduced January 2017
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax KP Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic TS4 versus Pentax KP, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and KP (24MP) and the TS4 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The TS4 was introduced 6 years prior to the KP and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the TS4 scores vs the KP with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Pentax KP

 TS4 KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic TS4

 KP TS4 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2012More recent by 60 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax KP

 TS4 KP 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS4 comes with outer 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) whilst the Pentax KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS4 versus Pentax KP in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TS4 against the KP.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and KP is 92 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS4 and KP.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TS4 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax KP will produce extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older TS4 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography features
Pentax KP Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
80
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Street photography info
Pentax KP Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
great high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax KP as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (310 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
quiet shooting (1/24,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
terrible battery life (390 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Travel photography features
Pentax KP Travel photography features
66
good battery power (310 CIPA)
environment proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
environment sealing
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (390 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax KP as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
good battery power (310 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (819,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
terrible battery life (390 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
Vlogging with Pentax KP
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Pentax KP
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Pentax KP
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Pentax KP
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-01-31 2017-01-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD PRIME IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 819200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 27
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount 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
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/24000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197 grams (0.43 lbs) 703 grams (1.55 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 shots 390 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $399 $747