Panasonic S2 vs Pentax Q10

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic S2 versus Pentax Q10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2 was released 8 months prior to the Q10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the S2 matches up versus the Q10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 and Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S2 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S2 offers external dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S2 against the Q10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S2 and Q10 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2 and Q10.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic S2 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged S2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.