Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax MX-1
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 & Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS10 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Pentax MX-1
TS10 | MX-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic TS10
MX-1 | TS10 | |||
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Released | July 2013 | January 2010 | Fresher by 41 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax MX-1
TS10 | MX-1 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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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 |