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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS4
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax I-10, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was unveiled 19 months after the I-10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TS3 grades vs the I-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Pentax I-10

 TS3 I-10 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic TS3

 I-10 TS3 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax I-10

 TS3 I-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS3 comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TS3 vs the I-10.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and I-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS3 and I-10.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files although you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer TS3 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography factors
Pentax I-10 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography info
Pentax I-10 Sports photography info
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
good battery power (310 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
Travel photography with Pentax I-10
63
good battery power (310 per charge)
weather proof
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
38
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
good battery power (310 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging features
Pentax I-10 Vlogging features
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Pentax Optio I-10
Other name Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-16 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197g (0.43 pounds) 153g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 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 310 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $380 $310