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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax P80

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax P80 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax P80, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was launched 6 months later than the P80 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TS10 grades vs the P80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Pentax P80

 TS10 P80 

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic TS10

 P80 TS10 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax P80

 TS10 P80 
LaunchedJanuary 2010August 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS10 has external measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TS10 versus the P80.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS10 and P80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TS10 and P80.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS10 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography information
Pentax P80 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Sports photography highlights
Pentax P80 Sports photography highlights
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Travel photography features
Pentax P80 Travel photography features
61
environment sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competition in class (125g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
32
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging advice
Pentax P80 Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Pentax Optio P80
Also called Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-21 2009-08-05
Physical type 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 aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188g (0.41 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $249 $200