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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax RS1500 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Pentax RS1500
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Pentax RS1500

 TS10 RS1500 

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Panasonic TS10

 RS1500 TS10 
ReleasedMarch 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax RS1500

 TS10 RS1500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS10 and RS1500 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
environment sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Sports photography information
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proof
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
37
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS10
Travel photography with Pentax RS1500
61
environment proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
environment sealing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography details
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography details
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging highlights
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Pentax RS1500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Pentax Optio RS1500
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