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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax Q10 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
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q
  • Replacement is Pentax Q7
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax Q10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was announced 13 months before the Q10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TS3 grades vs the Q10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Pentax Q10

 TS3 Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic TS3

 Q10 TS3 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012August 2011Newer by 13 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax Q10

 TS3 Q10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS3 offers outer measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS3 and the Q10.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and Q10 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS3 and Q10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged TS3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography info
Pentax Q10 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (200g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Sports photography camera
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (310 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery pack (310 CIPA)
weather sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
flash built-in
low battery life (270 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography factors
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography factors
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
good battery pack (310 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging highlights
Pentax Q10 Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (200g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Pentax Q10
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Pentax Q10
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-08-16 2012-09-10
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 197 grams (0.43 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life 310 shots 270 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $380 $350