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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(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
  • Released January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS5
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed December 2006
  • Replacement is Pentax K20D
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K10D Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Pentax K10D

 TS4 K10D 
RevealedJanuary 2012December 2006More modern by 63 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic TS4

 K10D TS4 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax K10D

 TS4 K10D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

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

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
Portrait photography with Pentax K10D
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
52
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Street photography info
Pentax K10D Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Travel photography details
Pentax K10D Travel photography details
66
good battery life (310 shots)
weather proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
49
weather proof
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
good battery life (310 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
Vlogging with Pentax K10D
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
9
no video recording
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Pentax K10D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Pentax K10D
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Pentax K10D
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-01-31 2006-12-15
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197g (0.43 lbs) 793g (1.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 522
Other
Battery life 310 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $399 $700