Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-S2

Here is a detailed overview of the Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-S2, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the TS10 (14MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the TS10 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The TS10 was brought out 6 years earlier than the K-S2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TS10 scores against the K-S2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 and Pentax K-S2. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS10 Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS10 features outer dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax K-S2 has dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS10 against the K-S2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS10 and K-S2 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS10 and K-S2.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TS10 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-S2 will resolve extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older TS10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.