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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax RZ18 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2011
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax RZ18, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was announced 19 months earlier than the RZ18 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TS10 grades against the RZ18 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Pentax RZ18

 TS10 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Panasonic TS10

 RZ18 TS10 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax RZ18

 TS10 RZ18 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS10 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TS10 and the RZ18.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS10 and RZ18 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS10 and RZ18.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax RZ18 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TS10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography details
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography details
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS10
Street photography with Pentax RZ18
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (178 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
Sports photography with Pentax RZ18
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (178 grams)
weather proof
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Landscape photography camera
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS10
Vlogging with Pentax RZ18
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
30
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (178g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Pentax RZ18
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Pentax Optio RZ18
Also called Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-21 2011-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188g (0.41 pounds) 178g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $249 $210