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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic S1R versus Pentax RZ10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and RZ10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1R was manufactured 7 years later than the RZ10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S1R scores versus the RZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Pentax RZ10

 S1R RZ10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019July 2011Fresher by 92 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic S1R

 RZ10 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Pentax RZ10

 S1R RZ10 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R comes with outer measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1R versus Pentax RZ10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S1R and the RZ10.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and RZ10 is 54 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and RZ10.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1R because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1R will provide greater detail due to its extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger S1R will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography information
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography information
87
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
resolution is high (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
35
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Street photography camera
71
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition (1,020g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography info
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography info
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is high (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
terrible battery life (360 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (178 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
60
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
resolution is high (47 megapixels)
terrible battery life (360 per charge)
heavier than competition (1,020g)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (178 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography factors
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is high (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
terrible battery life (360 per charge)
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (178 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Vlogging camera
32
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,020 grams)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Pentax Optio RZ10
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-02-01 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 47 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 resolution 8000 x 6000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1020g (2.25 lbs) 178g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 178 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Two One
Price at launch $3,698 $200