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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced December 2006
  • Replacement is Pentax K20D
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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K10D Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Panasonic S2 versus Pentax K10D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the S2 (14MP) and K10D (10MP) and the S2 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The S2 was revealed 5 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the S2 matches up against the K10D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Pentax K10D

 S2 K10D 
IntroducedJanuary 2012December 2006Fresher by 62 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic S2

 K10D S2 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Pentax K10D

 S2 K10D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S2 comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S2 versus Pentax K10D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S2 vs the K10D.

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2 and K10D is 96 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2 and K10D.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S2 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic S2 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent S2 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S2 Portrait photography features
Pentax K10D Portrait photography features
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good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S2 Street photography information
Pentax K10D Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (112 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S2 Sports photography details
Pentax K10D Sports photography details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
good battery pack (280 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S2 Travel photography info
Pentax K10D Travel photography info
70
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (112g)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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weather proof
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S2 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K10D Landscape photography advice
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S2 Vlogging factors
Pentax K10D Vlogging factors
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (112g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
9
no video recording
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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S2 and Pentax K10D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2Pentax K10D
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 Pentax K10D
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-01-09 2006-12-15
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 112 grams (0.25 lb) 793 grams (1.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 522
Other
Battery life 280 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $109 $700