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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q10 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS3
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q
  • Updated by Pentax Q7
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was introduced 3 years prior to the Q10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TS2 grades versus the Q10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Pentax Q10

 TS2 Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic TS2

 Q10 TS2 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2010More modern by 31 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax Q10

 TS2 Q10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS2 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TS2 against the Q10.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and Q10 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS2 and Q10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS2 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged TS2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography details
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS2
Street photography with Pentax Q10
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (200 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
Travel photography with Pentax Q10
67
environment proof
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
lighter than competition (200 grams)
flash built-in
bad battery life (270 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography details
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
54
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Vlogging info
Pentax Q10 Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (200g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Pentax Q10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Pentax Q10
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-26 2012-09-10
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.10 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
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 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 183
Other
Battery life - 270 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $350 $350