Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-500

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-500, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the K-500 (16MP) is very similar but the TS10 (1/2.3") and K-500 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The TS10 was introduced 4 years earlier than the K-500 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TS10 scores versus the K-500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 & Pentax K-500. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS10 Gallery & Pentax K-500 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS10 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Pentax K-500 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TS10 against the K-500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS10 and K-500 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS10 and K-500.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TS10 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-500 will deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged TS10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.