Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K10D

Following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K10D, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS10 (14MP) and K10D (10MP) and the TS10 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The TS10 was revealed 3 years after the K10D which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TS10 grades vs the K10D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 & Pentax K10D. The full galleries are available at Panasonic TS10 Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS10 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax K10D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TS10 versus the K10D.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS10 and K10D is 93 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS10 and K10D.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TS10 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic TS10 will give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger TS10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.