Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax VS20
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 and Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS10 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Pentax VS20
| TS10 | VS20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Panasonic TS10
| VS20 | TS10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 24 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax VS20
| TS10 | VS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | 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.
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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TS10 and VS20 is 93 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | Pentax 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 |
