Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-r
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Pentax K-r
TS10 | K-r |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic TS10
K-r | TS10 | |||
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Announced | March 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 13 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax K-r
TS10 | K-r | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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.
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | Pentax K-r | |
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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 |