Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax I-10

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic TS5 versus Pentax I-10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was brought out 3 years after the I-10 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the TS5 scores against the I-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Pentax Optio I-10. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS5 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the TS5 vs the I-10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and I-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and I-10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TS5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.