Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax I-10

Below is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax I-10, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was announced 2 years later than the I-10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the TS4 scores vs the I-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Pentax Optio I-10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS4 has got outside measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax I-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS4 vs the I-10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and I-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS4 and I-10.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files but you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer TS4 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.