Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax RZ10

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax RZ10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was manufactured 2 years after the RZ10 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TS5 matches up against the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS5 offers external measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TS5 and the RZ10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and RZ10 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS5 and RZ10.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS5 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern TS5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.