Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax W80

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax W80, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was revealed 7 months later than the W80 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TS10 matches up against the W80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 and Pentax Optio W80. The full galleries are available at Panasonic TS10 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS10 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS10 against the W80.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TS10 and W80 is 93 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS10 and W80.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS10 to give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent TS10 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.