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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax I-10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS20 was launched 2 years after the I-10 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TS20 scores against the I-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Pentax I-10

 TS20 I-10 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic TS20

 I-10 TS20 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax I-10

 TS20 I-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS20 enjoys exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax I-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TS20 compared to the I-10.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS20 and I-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TS20 and I-10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS20 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent TS20 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography details
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography details
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography features
Pentax I-10 Street photography features
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (142g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography factors
Pentax I-10 Sports photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition (142 grams)
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography information
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography information
41
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
36
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging advice
Pentax I-10 Vlogging advice
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Pentax Optio I-10
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-31 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lb) 153 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $179 $310