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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax Q

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax Q 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Revealed June 2011
  • Later Model is Pentax Q10
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax Q Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic TS10 versus Pentax Q, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the Q (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was introduced 17 months prior to the Q making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the TS10 matches up against the Q with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Pentax Q

 TS10 Q 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic TS10

 Q TS10 
RevealedJune 2011January 2010Fresher by 17 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax Q

 TS10 Q 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS10 comes with outer 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) and the Pentax Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS10 versus Pentax Q in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TS10 against the Q.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS10 and Q is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS10 and Q.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS10 to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older TS10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q Portrait photography factors
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS10
Street photography with Pentax Q
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (180g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Sports photography info
Pentax Q Sports photography info
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Travel photography factors
Pentax Q Travel photography factors
61
weather proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
lighter than competition in class (180g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q as a Landscape photography camera
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
51
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (180g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Pentax Q
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Pentax Q
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-21 2011-06-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lb) 180 gr (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 47
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 189
Other
Battery life - 230 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $249 $695