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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-1 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT10
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Successor is Pentax K-1 II
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-1 Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic TS10 versus Pentax K-1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the TS10 (14MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the TS10 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The TS10 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the K-1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TS10 grades against the K-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Pentax K-1

 TS10 K-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Panasonic TS10

 K-1 TS10 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2010Fresher by 73 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax K-1

 TS10 K-1 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS10 versus Pentax K-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the TS10 against the K-1.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS10 and K-1 is 93 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TS10 and K-1.

Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TS10 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-1 will give you more detail due to its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older TS10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-1 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
85
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is excellent (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Street photography advice
Pentax K-1 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
70
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
very good ISO range (204,800)
heavier than competition (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
Sports photography with Pentax K-1
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames per second)
terrible battery power (760 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-1 Travel photography factors
61
weather sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
weather proof
sensor resolution is excellent (36MP)
terrible battery power (760 CIPA)
heavier than competition (1,010g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-1 Landscape photography info
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (204,800)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
terrible battery power (760 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-1 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,010g)
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Pentax K-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Pentax K-1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Pentax K-1
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-01-21 2016-02-17
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 6400 204800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188g (0.41 lbs) 1010g (2.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 3280
Other
Battery life - 760 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots One 2
Price at launch $249 $1,499