Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-x
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Introduced December 2009
Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-x Overview
Following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax K-x, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the K-x (12MP) is relatively well matched but the TS10 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TS10 was unveiled at a similar time to the K-x which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the TS10 scores vs the K-x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-x Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 & Pentax K-x. The full galleries are available at Panasonic TS10 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Pentax K-x
TS10 | K-x |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic TS10
K-x | TS10 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax K-x
TS10 | K-x | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | December 2009 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS10 has got exterior 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) whilst the Pentax K-x has dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax K-x in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the TS10 vs the K-x.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS10 and K-x is 93 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TS10 and K-x.
To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TS10 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic TS10 will resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K-x Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | Pentax K-x | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | Pentax K-x |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FT10 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-01-21 | 2009-12-23 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
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 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m | 16.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 188 grams (0.41 pounds) | 580 grams (1.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 811 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1900 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $249 | $600 |