Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax E85

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax E85, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was released 2 years after the E85 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TS4 matches up against the E85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Pentax Optio E85. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS4 enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TS4 vs the E85.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and E85 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS4 and E85.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images though you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern TS4 should have an edge in sensor tech.