Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K10D
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
- Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed December 2006
- Later Model is Pentax K20D
Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K10D Overview
The following is a extended review of the Panasonic TS1 versus Pentax K10D, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is relatively comparable but the TS1 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TS1 was unveiled 2 years after the K10D which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TS1 scores versus the K10D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K10D Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 & Pentax K10D. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS1 Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Pentax K10D
TS1 | K10D | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | December 2006 | Newer by 26 months | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Sharper screen (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic TS1
K10D | TS1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax K10D
TS1 | K10D | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS1 enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax K10D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic TS1 versus Pentax K10D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TS1 and the K10D.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and K10D is 93 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS1 and K10D.
Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TS1 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic TS1 will provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher TS1 will have an edge in sensor tech.
Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K10D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Pentax K10D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Pentax K10D |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT1 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-01-27 | 2006-12-15 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 189 gr (0.42 pounds) | 793 gr (1.75 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 522 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $380 | $700 |