Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K10D

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax K10D, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is relatively close but the FZ300 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The FZ300 was unveiled 8 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FZ300 scores versus the K10D for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 & Pentax K10D. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ300 has got exterior dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax K10D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ300 compared to the K10D.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and K10D is 59 and 59 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ300 and K10D.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ300 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FZ300 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern FZ300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.