Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-S2

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.