Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax KP
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax KP Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax KP Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Pentax KP. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Pentax KP
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Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic TS4
KP | TS4 | |||
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Introduced | January 2017 | January 2012 | More recent by 60 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax KP
TS4 | KP | |||
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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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and KP is 92 and 61 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax KP Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Pentax KP | |
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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 |