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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched January 2015
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Revealed December 2009
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-x Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic SZ10 versus Pentax K-x, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and K-x (12MP) and the SZ10 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The SZ10 was manufactured 5 years later than the K-x and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SZ10 scores against the K-x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Pentax K-x

 SZ10 K-x 
RevealedJanuary 2015December 2009Fresher by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic SZ10

 K-x SZ10 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax K-x

 SZ10 K-x 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ10 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax K-x has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic SZ10 versus Pentax K-x in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ10 compared to the K-x.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and K-x is 93 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ10 and K-x.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ10 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic SZ10 will provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SZ10 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-x Portrait photography info
35
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography factors
Pentax K-x Street photography factors
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography information
Pentax K-x Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
61
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (1,900 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography info
Pentax K-x Travel photography info
67
lighter than competition (177g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
54
better than average battery (1,900 per charge)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-x Landscape photography advice
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
61
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (1,900 shots)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-x Vlogging advice
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (177g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
27
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax K-x
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Pentax K-x
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Pentax K-x
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2015-01-06 2009-12-23
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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 -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.4 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 16.00 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177g (0.39 lb) 580g (1.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 811
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 1900 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $600