Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax I-10
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93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax I-10 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
- Successor is Panasonic TS2
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 and Pentax Optio I-10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS1 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Pentax I-10
TS1 | I-10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic TS1
I-10 | TS1 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 12 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax I-10
TS1 | I-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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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 |