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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
20 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax I-10 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax I-10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS10 was introduced very close to the I-10 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TS10 matches up against the I-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Pentax I-10

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic TS10

		

		

			
 I-10 TS10 
Manually focus  More accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax I-10

		

		

			
 TS10 I-10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS10 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax I-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TS10 and the I-10.
Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS10 and I-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS10 and I-10.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS10 to show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography features
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography features
28
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
27
 manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic TS10 Street photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Street photography highlights
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
56
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Sports photography highlights
39
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 weather proof
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
31
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography details
Pentax I-10 Travel photography details
61
 weather proof
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 missing Timelapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
57
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography info
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography info
36
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 weather proof
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Timelapse recording
36
 manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging highlights
Pentax I-10 Vlogging highlights
25
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing microphone socket
28
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing mic port
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Pentax Optio I-10
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-21 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.90 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AEB    
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lb) 153 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $249 $310