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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS2
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Pentax RZ10

 TS1 RZ10 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic TS1

 RZ10 TS1 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2009More recent by 30 months
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax RZ10

 TS1 RZ10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

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

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography information
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography information
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography details
Pentax RZ10 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography highlights
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (178 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography highlights
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
weather proofing
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (178 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography factors
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (178 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging factors
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Pentax Optio RZ10
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-27 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 189 gr (0.42 lb) 178 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 178 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $380 $200