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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax Q10 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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q
  • Replacement is Pentax Q7
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax Q10, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was revealed 7 months earlier than the Q10 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TS4 grades vs the Q10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Pentax Q10

 TS4 Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic TS4

 Q10 TS4 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2012Newer by 7 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax Q10

 TS4 Q10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS4 enjoys 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) and the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax Q10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TS4 versus the Q10.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and Q10 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS4 and Q10.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged TS4 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
Portrait photography with Pentax Q10
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Street photography information
Pentax Q10 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (200g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Sports photography advice
Pentax Q10 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
Travel photography with Pentax Q10
66
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
weather proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
lighter than competition (200g)
built-in flash
bad battery power (270 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography details
41
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (200g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Pentax Q10
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Pentax Q10
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-01-31 2012-09-10
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
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) 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 format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197g (0.43 pounds) 200g (0.44 pounds)
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 All around 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 photographs 270 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $399 $350