Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax I-10

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and Pentax Optio I-10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic TS3 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

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.

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

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.