Panasonic S3 vs Pentax Q10
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Panasonic S3 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2011
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Panasonic S3 vs Pentax Q10 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic S3 versus Pentax Q10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S3 was launched 20 months before the Q10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S3 matches up vs the Q10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic S3 vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 & Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S3 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Pentax Q10
S3 | Q10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic S3
Q10 | S3 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 20 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Pentax Q10
S3 | Q10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic S3 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S3 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic S3 versus Pentax Q10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S3 compared to the Q10.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3 and Q10 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic S3 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3 and Q10.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic S3 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged S3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic S3 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Pentax Q10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Pentax Q10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2012-09-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 8 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT 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 rate | 2.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) | 200 gr (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 183 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 270 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $110 | $350 |