Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K10D

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K10D, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and K10D (10MP) and the TS25 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The TS25 was launched 6 years after the K10D which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TS25 matches up against the K10D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 & Pentax K10D. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS25 Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS25 comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TS25 and the K10D.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and K10D is 95 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and K10D.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TS25 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic TS25 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern TS25 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.