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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
70
Overall
65

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced January 2015
Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Newer Model is Pentax K-S2
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic SZ10 versus Pentax K-S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the SZ10 (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ10 was announced 5 months later than the K-S1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SZ10 matches up vs the K-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Pentax K-S1

 SZ10 K-S1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Panasonic SZ10

 K-S1 SZ10 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax K-S1

 SZ10 K-S1 
ReleasedJanuary 2015August 2014Same generation
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ10 has got 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) and the Pentax K-S1 has proportions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic SZ10 versus Pentax K-S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ10 versus the K-S1.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and K-S1 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ10 and K-S1.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ10 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-S1 will produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-S1 Portrait photography features
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography information
Pentax K-S1 Street photography information
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (177g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
73
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (558 grams)
great ISO range (51,200)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
low fps (1.4 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
69
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (5.4 fps)
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others in class (177 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
lighter than competition (558g)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (410 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-S1 Landscape photography highlights
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
terrible battery life (410 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others in class (177g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (558g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax K-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Pentax K-S1
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Pentax K-S1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2015-01-06 2014-08-27
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.4 frames per sec 5.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lb) 558 grams (1.23 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1061
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 410 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $339