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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WS80 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Released August 2009
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic TS10 versus Pentax WS80, both Waterproof cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the TS10 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was unveiled 6 months after the WS80 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TS10 matches up vs the WS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Pentax WS80

 TS10 WS80 

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic TS10

 WS80 TS10 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax WS80

 TS10 WS80 
ReleasedJanuary 2010August 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS10 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS10 versus Pentax WS80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TS10 compared to the WS80.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS10 and WS80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS10 and WS80.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS10 to produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS10
Street photography with Pentax WS80
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (125g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Sports photography factors
Pentax WS80 Sports photography factors
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
23
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Travel photography highlights
61
environment proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
lighter than others in class (125g)
environment proofing
built-in flash
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography highlights
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
31
has manual focus
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging factors
Pentax WS80 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
25
lighter than others in class (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Pentax Optio WS80
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-21 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Prime
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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 grams (0.41 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $249 $220