Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax Efina

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax Efina, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was brought out 4 years earlier than the Efina which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TS10 grades versus the Efina for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 and Pentax Efina. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS10 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS10 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has proportions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax Efina in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TS10 compared to the Efina.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS10 and Efina is 93 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS10 and Efina.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images however you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged TS10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.