Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-S2
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2015
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Previous Model is Pentax K-S1
Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview
The following is a detailed review of the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax K-S2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the SZ10 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SZ10 was released within a month of the K-S2 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SZ10 matches up against the K-S2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-S2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and Pentax K-S2. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Pentax K-S2
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic SZ10
K-S2 | SZ10 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax K-S2
SZ10 | K-S2 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | February 2015 | Same generation | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ10 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has proportions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
See the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax K-S2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SZ10 vs the K-S2.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and K-S2 is 93 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ10 and K-S2.
Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ10 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-S2 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Pentax K-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Pentax K-S2 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact 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 | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.4fps | 5.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 177 grams (0.39 lb) | 678 grams (1.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") |
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 photos | 410 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $581 |