Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax ist DS2

Below is a in depth overview of the Panasonic TS10 versus Pentax ist DS2, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the TS10 (14MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the TS10 (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The TS10 was introduced 4 years later than the ist DS2 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TS10 grades against the ist DS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 & Pentax ist DS2. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS10 Gallery & Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS10 features external measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax ist DS2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TS10 versus the ist DS2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS10 and ist DS2 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS10 and ist DS2.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TS10 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic TS10 will resolve extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger TS10 will have an edge in sensor technology.