Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax I-10
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 & Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS20 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Pentax I-10
TS20 | I-10 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic TS20
I-10 | TS20 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax I-10
TS20 | I-10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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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 |