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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K110D

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K110D Key Specs

Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS2
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced May 2006
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K110D Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K110D, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and K110D (6MP) and the TS1 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The TS1 was unveiled 2 years after the K110D which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TS1 matches up versus the K110D for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Pentax K110D

 TS1 K110D 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009May 2006Newer by 33 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Panasonic TS1

 K110D TS1 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax K110D

 TS1 K110D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS1 has physical measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax K110D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TS1 versus the K110D.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TS1 and K110D is 93 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS1 and K110D.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TS1 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic TS1 will resolve greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger TS1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K110D Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
51
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS1
Street photography with Pentax K110D
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Sports photography camera
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Travel photography camera
61
environment sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
45
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low MP (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K110D Landscape photography advice
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
46
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging information
Pentax K110D Vlogging information
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
9
no video
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Pentax K110D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Pentax K110D
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Pentax K110D
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Category Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-01-27 2006-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact 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 12MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format AVCHD Lite -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189 grams (0.42 lbs) 585 grams (1.29 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
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 model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $380 $1,000