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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Replaced the Pentax Q
  • Successor is Pentax Q7
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax Q10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was launched 7 months before the Q10 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TS20 matches up versus the Q10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Pentax Q10

 TS20 Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic TS20

 Q10 TS20 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2012More modern by 7 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax Q10

 TS20 Q10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS20 offers outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TS20 against the Q10.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS20 and Q10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS20 and Q10.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS20 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged TS20 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography factors
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (142g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competition (142g)
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
built-in flash
bad battery (270 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography information
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography information
41
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
54
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging highlights
Pentax Q10 Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Pentax Q10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Pentax Q10
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-01-31 2012-09-10
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 photos 270 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $179 $350