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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax Efina Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Pentax Efina

 TS10 Efina 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic TS10

 Efina TS10 
RevealedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 40 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax Efina

 TS10 Efina 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

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

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography advice
Pentax Efina Portrait photography advice
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS10
Street photography with Pentax Efina
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition in class (91g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
Sports photography with Pentax Efina
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Travel photography factors
Pentax Efina Travel photography factors
61
weather proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Landscape photography camera
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
38
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging highlights
Pentax Efina Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
33
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Pentax Efina
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Pentax Efina
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Pentax Efina
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-21 2013-06-03
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 grams (0.41 pounds) 91 grams (0.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 200 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $249 $10