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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-r

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-r 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Announced March 2011
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-r Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax K-r, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the K-r (12MP) is pretty close but the TS10 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The TS10 was announced 13 months prior to the K-r which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the TS10 scores against the K-r for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Pentax K-r

 TS10 K-r 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic TS10

 K-r TS10 
AnnouncedMarch 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax K-r

 TS10 K-r 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS10 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has specifications of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax K-r in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TS10 versus the K-r.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-r size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TS10 and K-r is 93 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TS10 and K-r.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TS10 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic TS10 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged TS10 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

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

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-r Portrait photography features
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS10
Street photography with Pentax K-r
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-r Sports photography advice
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
55
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (470 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Travel photography camera
61
weather sealing
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
47
has built in flash
terrible battery power (470 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Landscape photography camera
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
65
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
terrible battery power (470 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-r Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
26
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Pentax K-r
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Pentax K-r
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Pentax K-r
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-01-21 2011-03-11
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lb) 598 gr (1.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 755
Other
Battery life - 470 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $249 $1,100