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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax S1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax S1 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced March 2011
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax S1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was released 13 months earlier than the S1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the TS10 scores versus the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Pentax S1

 TS10 S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic TS10

 S1 TS10 
AnnouncedMarch 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax S1

 TS10 S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS10 has got outside 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) whilst the Pentax S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TS10 and the S1.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TS10 and S1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS10 and S1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older TS10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography information
Pentax S1 Portrait photography information
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Sports photography information
Pentax S1 Sports photography information
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Travel photography highlights
Pentax S1 Travel photography highlights
61
environment proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography advice
Pentax S1 Landscape photography advice
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS10
Vlogging with Pentax S1
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Pentax S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Pentax Optio S1
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-21 2011-03-02
Physical type 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188g (0.41 pounds) 157g (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 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 life - 260 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $249 $174