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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS5
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic TS4 versus Pentax RZ10, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was introduced 7 months later than the RZ10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TS4 scores vs the RZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Pentax RZ10

 TS4 RZ10 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2011More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic TS4

 RZ10 TS4 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax RZ10

 TS4 RZ10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS4 has got physical dimensions 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 sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS4 versus Pentax RZ10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TS4 versus the RZ10.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and RZ10 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TS4 and RZ10.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax RZ10 to produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TS4 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS4
Street photography with Pentax RZ10
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery pack (310 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (178 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Travel photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography factors
66
good battery pack (310 per charge)
environment sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
weather sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (178 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ10
41
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
good battery pack (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery pack (178 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Vlogging info
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging info
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Pentax Optio RZ10
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-31 2011-07-19
Physical type 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 grams (0.43 pounds) 178 grams (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 Overall 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 pictures 178 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $399 $200