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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Launched August 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS4
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic TS3 versus Pentax RZ10, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was revealed about the same time to the RZ10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the TS3 scores vs the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Pentax RZ10

 TS3 RZ10 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic TS3

 RZ10 TS3 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax RZ10

 TS3 RZ10 
LaunchedAugust 2011July 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS3 features outside measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TS3 against the RZ10.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS3 and RZ10 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS3 and RZ10.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax RZ10 to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography details
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography info
Pentax RZ10 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography info
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography info
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (310 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (178 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
63
better than average battery (310 per charge)
weather sealing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
environment proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (178 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ10
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
better than average battery (310 shots)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (178 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging details
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging details
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Pentax Optio RZ10
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 gr (0.43 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photographs 178 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $380 $200