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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax Q10 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q
  • Refreshed by Pentax Q7
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax Q10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the Q10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TS1 matches up against the Q10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Pentax Q10

 TS1 Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic TS1

 Q10 TS1 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2009More recent by 44 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax Q10

 TS1 Q10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS1 features 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) whilst the Pentax Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TS1 vs the Q10.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and Q10 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS1 and Q10.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files however you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The older TS1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS1
Street photography with Pentax Q10
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (200g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Sports photography camera
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography details
Pentax Q10 Travel photography details
61
environment sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
built-in flash
low battery life (270 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Landscape photography camera
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
54
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging details
Pentax Q10 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Pentax Q10
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Pentax Q10
Also called Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-27 2012-09-10
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life - 270 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $380 $350