Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K100D S

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax K100D S, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the TS10 (14MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the TS10 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The TS10 was brought out 2 years later than the K100D S and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TS10 grades vs the K100D S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 and Pentax K100D Super. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS10 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS10 comes with physical 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 K100D S has proportions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TS10 compared to the K100D S.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TS10 and K100D S is 93 and 65 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS10 and K100D S.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TS10 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic TS10 will result in greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern TS10 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.