Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax I-10

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax I-10, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was unveiled 5 years after the I-10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TS6 scores against the I-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Pentax Optio I-10. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS6 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax I-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TS6 vs the I-10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and I-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TS6 and I-10.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS6 to give more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger TS6 should have an edge in sensor tech.