Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax KP
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax KP 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
- Announced January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Introduced January 2017
Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax KP Overview
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax KP Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Pentax KP
TS10 | KP |
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Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic TS10
KP | TS10 | |||
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Introduced | January 2017 | January 2010 | More modern by 85 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax KP
TS10 | KP | |||
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Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax KP Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | Pentax KP |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FT10 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2010-01-21 | 2017-01-26 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 6016 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 819200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 27 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/24000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 188 grams (0.41 pounds) | 703 grams (1.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
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 life | - | 390 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $249 | $747 |