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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax VS20 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 VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released January 2012
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax VS20, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was brought out 24 months before the VS20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TS10 scores against the VS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Pentax VS20

 TS10 VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic TS10

 VS20 TS10 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax VS20

 TS10 VS20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS10 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax VS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TS10 versus the VS20.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TS10 and VS20 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS10 and VS20.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax VS20 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older TS10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography features
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography features
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Street photography information
Pentax VS20 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (235g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
Sports photography with Pentax VS20
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS10
Travel photography with Pentax VS20
61
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competitors in class (235g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography highlights
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging highlights
Pentax VS20 Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (235g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Pentax VS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Pentax Optio VS20
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-21 2012-01-25
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 6.08 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
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display 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 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188g (0.41 lbs) 235g (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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-LI122
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 One One
Retail pricing $249 $106