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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-70 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Released June 2016
  • Newer Model is Pentax KF
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax K-70, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the TS10 (14MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the TS10 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The TS10 was released 7 years earlier than the K-70 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TS10 scores versus the K-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Pentax K-70

 TS10 K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic TS10

 K-70 TS10 
ReleasedJune 2016January 2010Newer by 77 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax K-70

 TS10 K-70 
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS10 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax K-70 has dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax K-70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TS10 against the K-70.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS10 and K-70 is 93 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS10 and K-70.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TS10 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-70 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TS10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-70 Portrait photography info
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
80
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-70 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
71
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good ISO range (102,400)
heavier than average in class (688g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
Sports photography with Pentax K-70
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
low battery (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-70 Travel photography factors
61
weather sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
environment sealing
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
low battery (410 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (688g)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS10
Landscape photography with Pentax K-70
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
low battery (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-70 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
71
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (688g)
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Pentax K-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Pentax K-70
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Pentax K-70
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-01-21 2016-06-08
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV PRIME MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lbs) 688 gr (1.52 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $249 $649