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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Released July 2013
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Panasonic TS10 versus Pentax MX-1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the TS10 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The TS10 was introduced 4 years earlier than the MX-1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TS10 grades vs the MX-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Pentax MX-1

 TS10 MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic TS10

 MX-1 TS10 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2010Fresher by 41 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax MX-1

 TS10 MX-1 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS10 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS10 versus Pentax MX-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TS10 versus the MX-1.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS10 and MX-1 is 93 and 84 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS10 and MX-1.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TS10 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic TS10 will give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older TS10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
focusing manually
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Street photography factors
Pentax MX-1 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (391 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Sports photography advice
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography advice
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
great battery (290 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Travel photography features
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography features
61
environment sealing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
great battery (290 per charge)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (391g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography advice
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography advice
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
55
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
great battery (290 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (391 grams)
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Pentax MX-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Pentax MX-1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Pentax MX-1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-21 2013-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188g (0.41 lbs) 391g (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 208
Other
Battery life - 290 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $249 $400