Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax RS1500
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Released March 2011
Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax RS1500, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TS10 was manufactured 13 months prior to the RS1500 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TS10 grades vs the RS1500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 and Pentax Optio RS1500. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS10 Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Pentax RS1500
TS10 | RS1500 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Panasonic TS10
RS1500 | TS10 | |||
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Released | March 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 13 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax RS1500
TS10 | RS1500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS10 has got exterior 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 RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax RS1500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TS10 against the RS1500.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS10 and RS1500 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS10 and RS1500.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images however you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older TS10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT10 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-21 | 2011-03-16 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
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) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 188 grams (0.41 pounds) | 157 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 260 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $249 | $150 |