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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax P70

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax P70 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced March 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax P70 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic TS10 versus Pentax P70, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was revealed 11 months after the P70 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TS10 scores vs the P70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Pentax P70

 TS10 P70 
IntroducedJanuary 2010March 2009More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic TS10

 P70 TS10 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax P70

 TS10 P70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS10 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS10 versus Pentax P70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TS10 and the P70.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TS10 and P70 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS10 and P70.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic TS10 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger TS10 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography factors
Pentax P70 Portrait photography factors
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
Sports photography with Pentax P70
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather sealing
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (155g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography factors
Pentax P70 Landscape photography factors
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
32
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS10
Vlogging with Pentax P70
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than others (155g)
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Pentax P70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Pentax Optio P70
Other name Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-21 2009-03-02
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 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 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $249 $200