Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Pentax K-r and Panasonic TS3 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Pentax K-r has external dimensions of 125 x 97 x 68 mm (4.92 x 3.82 x 2.68″) and weighs 598 g (1.32 lb / 21.09 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic TS3 has external dimensions of 103 x 64 x 27 mm (4.06 x 2.52 x 1.06″) and weighs 197 g (0.43 lb / 6.95 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Pentax K-r and the Panasonic TS3. Panasonic TS3 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 22mm narrower, 33mm shorter and 41mm thinner than Pentax K-r. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Panasonic TS3 has a built-in lens but Pentax K-r doesn't. Once you put a lens on K-r, its thickness will increase significantly.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Pentax K-r and Panasonic TS3.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Pentax K-r and Panasonic TS3.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic TS3 is significantly lighter (401g ) than the Pentax K-r which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on K-r, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TS3, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the K-r.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Pentax K-r's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic TS3's 2.7" screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.