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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS3
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax I-10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was launched at a similar time to the I-10 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the TS2 grades vs the I-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Pentax I-10

 TS2 I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic TS2

 I-10 TS2 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax I-10

 TS2 I-10 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS2 enjoys outside measurements 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 I-10 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax I-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the TS2 versus the I-10.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and I-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TS2 and I-10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS2 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography advice
Pentax I-10 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
Travel photography with Pentax I-10
67
environment proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
40
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Vlogging advice
Pentax I-10 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Pentax Optio I-10
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-26 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.10 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 grams (0.41 pounds) 153 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $350 $310