Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-S1

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax K-S1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the TS10 (14MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the TS10 (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The TS10 was revealed 5 years before the K-S1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TS10 grades versus the K-S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 and Pentax K-S1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS10 Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS10 features physical 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-S1 has measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax K-S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TS10 against the K-S1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS10 and K-S1 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS10 and K-S1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TS10 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-S1 will give greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged TS10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.