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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced December 2006
  • Updated by Pentax K20D
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K10D Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax K10D, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is relatively similar but the TS3 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The TS3 was introduced 4 years after the K10D which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TS3 scores vs the K10D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Pentax K10D

 TS3 K10D 
IntroducedAugust 2011December 2006More modern by 57 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic TS3

 K10D TS3 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax K10D

 TS3 K10D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS3 offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax K10D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TS3 vs the K10D.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and K10D is 92 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS3 and K10D.

All in all, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TS3 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic TS3 will deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent TS3 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K10D Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
52
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Sports photography camera
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (310 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography information
Pentax K10D Travel photography information
63
good battery pack (310 per charge)
weather proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
49
weather proof
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K10D Landscape photography highlights
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
good battery pack (310 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
low resolution (10MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging details
Pentax K10D Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
9
no video
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Pentax K10D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Pentax K10D
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Pentax K10D
Other name Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Announced 2011-08-16 2006-12-15
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197 grams (0.43 pounds) 793 grams (1.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 522
Other
Battery life 310 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $380 $700