Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax E85
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20 Overall
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95 Imaging
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10 Overall
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax E85 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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 & Pentax Optio E85. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS10 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Pentax E85
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Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic TS10
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Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax E85
TS10 | E85 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | September 2009 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS10 and E85 is 93 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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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 |