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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic TS1
(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
  • Successor is Panasonic TS2
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax I-10, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was announced 12 months prior to the I-10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TS1 grades versus the I-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Pentax I-10

 TS1 I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic TS1

 I-10 TS1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax I-10

 TS1 I-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS1 enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax I-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TS1 and the I-10.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TS1 and I-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS1 and I-10.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files but you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older TS1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography factors
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography factors
Pentax I-10 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Sports photography highlights
29
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
Travel photography with Pentax I-10
61
weather sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Pentax Optio I-10
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-27 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lbs) 153 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $380 $310