Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K10D

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 & Pentax K10D. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S2 Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.