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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Panasonic TS10
(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
Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Revealed December 2006
  • Newer Model is Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K100D Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K100D, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the TS10 (14MP) and K100D (6MP) and the TS10 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The TS10 was revealed 3 years after the K100D which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the TS10 scores versus the K100D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Pentax K100D

 TS10 K100D 
RevealedJanuary 2010December 2006Newer by 39 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic TS10

 K100D TS10 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax K100D

 TS10 K100D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS10 offers external measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K100D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TS10 vs the K100D.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS10 and K100D is 93 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS10 and K100D.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TS10 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic TS10 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TS10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
51
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
heavier than competition (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Sports photography advice
Pentax K100D Sports photography advice
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proof
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Travel photography information
Pentax K100D Travel photography information
61
environment proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (660 grams)
resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography info
Pentax K100D Landscape photography info
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K100D Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Pentax K100D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Pentax K100D
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Pentax K100D
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-01-21 2006-12-03
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188g (0.41 lbs) 660g (1.46 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $249 $0