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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax Q-S1 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released August 2014
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax Q-S1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is very close but the TS10 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The TS10 was announced 5 years earlier than the Q-S1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the TS10 scores vs the Q-S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Pentax Q-S1

 TS10 Q-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic TS10

 Q-S1 TS10 
ReleasedAugust 2014January 2010More modern by 55 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax Q-S1

 TS10 Q-S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS10 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax Q-S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TS10 vs the Q-S1.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TS10 and Q-S1 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS10 and Q-S1.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TS10 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic TS10 will provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged TS10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography info
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography info
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
46
has manual focus
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (203g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
37
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather proofing
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
lighter than others (203 grams)
built-in flash
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging details
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (203g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Pentax Q-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Pentax Q-S1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-01-21 2014-08-04
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Q Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188g (0.41 lbs) 203g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 life - 250 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $249 $250