Panasonic S2 vs Pentax Q10
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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced January 2012
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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax Q10 Overview
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic S2 vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Pentax Q10
S2 | Q10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic S2
Q10 | S2 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | January 2012 | More modern by 8 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Pentax Q10
S2 | Q10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic S2 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
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).
See the Panasonic S2 versus Pentax Q10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Panasonic S2 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic S2 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Pentax Q10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Pentax Q10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2012-09-10 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 112 grams (0.25 lb) | 200 grams (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 183 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 photographs | 270 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $109 | $350 |