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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax KP

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax KP 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Pentax KP
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Pentax KP

 TS10 KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic TS10

 KP TS10 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2010More modern by 85 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax KP

 TS10 KP 
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).

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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.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax KP size comparison

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

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax KP as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Street photography features
Pentax KP Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
very good high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax KP as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/24,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
bad battery power (390 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax KP as a Travel photography camera
61
weather proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
environment sealing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
bad battery power (390 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS10
Landscape photography with Pentax KP
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (819,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
bad battery power (390 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS10
Vlogging with Pentax KP
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Pentax KP
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Pentax KP
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