Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K10D

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax K10D, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is pretty well matched but the TS4 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The TS4 was introduced 5 years after the K10D which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the TS4 grades versus the K10D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Pentax K10D. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS4 features physical measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax K10D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the TS4 versus the K10D.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and K10D is 92 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and K10D.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TS4 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic TS4 will give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer TS4 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.