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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax W80

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax W80 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed June 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax W80 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Pentax W80

 TS10 W80 
RevealedJanuary 2010June 2009More recent by 7 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic TS10

 W80 TS10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax W80

 TS10 W80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

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

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS10
Portrait photography with Pentax W80
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
Sports photography with Pentax W80
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Travel photography info
Pentax W80 Travel photography info
61
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
environment proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Landscape photography camera
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
37
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging factors
Pentax W80 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Pentax W80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Pentax Optio W80
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-21 2009-06-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188g (0.41 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $249 $250