Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax RZ10

Below is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax RZ10, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was introduced 3 years before the RZ10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TS1 matches up versus the RZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS1 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS1 provides outer measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax RZ10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TS1 compared to the RZ10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS1 and RZ10 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS1 and RZ10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax RZ10 to offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older TS1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.