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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched January 2015
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-1
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic SZ10 versus Pentax K-1 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the SZ10 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The SZ10 was revealed 4 years prior to the K-1 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the SZ10 scores vs the K-1 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Pentax K-1 II

 SZ10 K-1 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Panasonic SZ10

 K-1 II SZ10 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2015Newer by 38 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax K-1 II

 SZ10 K-1 II 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ10 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic SZ10 versus Pentax K-1 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ10 against the K-1 II.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and K-1 II is 93 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ10 and K-1 II.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ10 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-1 II will render more detail because of its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SZ10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography details
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
86
you can focus manually
amazing resolution (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography info
Pentax K-1 II Street photography info
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
70
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
above average high ISO (819,200)
heavier than others (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
77
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames per second)
not so great battery (670 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography features
Pentax K-1 II Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition in class (177g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (200 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
53
weather sealing
amazing resolution (36 megapixels)
not so great battery (670 CIPA)
heavier than others (1,010 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography features
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (819,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
not so great battery (670 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ10
Vlogging with Pentax K-1 II
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others (1,010g)
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax K-1 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Pentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Pentax K-1 Mark II
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2015-01-06 2018-02-22
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - PRIME IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 1600 819200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF4
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 460k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.4fps 4.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lbs) 1010 grams (2.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 670 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots 1 Dual
Retail pricing $200 $1,737