Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax Q10

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax Q10, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the ZS200 (1") and Q10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS200 was introduced 5 years later than the Q10 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the ZS200 scores against the Q10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS200 vs the Q10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and Q10 is 86 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and Q10.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS200 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will give you more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer ZS200 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.