Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax KP

Following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax KP, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the TS10 (14MP) and KP (24MP) and the TS10 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The TS10 was revealed 8 years prior to the KP which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TS10 grades against the KP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 and Pentax KP. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS10 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. 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) and the Pentax KP has measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax KP in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TS10 and the KP.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS10 and KP is 93 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS10 and KP.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TS10 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Pentax KP will provide extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TS10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.