Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax RS1500

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.

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.

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.

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.