Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-r

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 and Pentax K-r. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS10 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.