Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-S1

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and Pentax K-S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.