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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-S2 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
  • Introduced January 2015
Pentax K-S2
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Pentax K-S2

 SZ10 K-S2 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic SZ10

 K-S2 SZ10 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax K-S2

 SZ10 K-S2 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2015Same generation
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-S2 Portrait photography advice
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
78
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography information
Pentax K-S2 Street photography information
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (177 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
72
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than average in class (678g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-S2 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
slow fps (1.4 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
70
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.4 frames per second)
not so great battery power (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competitors in class (177g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (200 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
weather proofing
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (410 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (678 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-S2 Landscape photography info
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (177g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
71
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
more heavy than average in class (678 grams)
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax K-S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Pentax K-S2
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