Panasonic S3 vs Pentax Q10

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").

Photography Glossary

The 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.

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.

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.

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.