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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax E85

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax E85 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released September 2009
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax E85, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was launched 5 months after the E85 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TS10 scores vs the E85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Pentax E85

 TS10 E85 

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic TS10

 E85 TS10 

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax E85

 TS10 E85 
ReleasedJanuary 2010September 2009Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS10 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax E85 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TS10 against the E85.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS10 and E85 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS10 and E85.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS10 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography information
Pentax E85 Portrait photography information
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS10
Street photography with Pentax E85
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Sports photography advice
Pentax E85 Sports photography advice
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography advice
Pentax E85 Landscape photography advice
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
23
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging features
Pentax E85 Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Pentax E85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Pentax Optio E85
Other name Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-21 2009-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 gr (0.41 pounds) 145 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 ID - D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $249 $0