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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax KP

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Introduced January 2017
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax KP Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic SZ10 versus Pentax KP, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and KP (24MP) and the SZ10 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The SZ10 was brought out 3 years prior to the KP which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SZ10 matches up versus the KP with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Pentax KP

 SZ10 KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic SZ10

 KP SZ10 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2015Newer by 25 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax KP

 SZ10 KP 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ10 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic SZ10 versus Pentax KP in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ10 versus the KP.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and KP is 93 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ10 and KP.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ10 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Pentax KP will resolve extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SZ10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography advice
Pentax KP Portrait photography advice
35
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography advice
Pentax KP Street photography advice
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
very good ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax KP as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
max fps very slow (1.4 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
quiet mode (1/24,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
bad battery (390 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ10
Travel photography with Pentax KP
67
lighter than competition (177g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
environment proofing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
bad battery (390 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax KP as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (819,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
bad battery (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax KP as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (177g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax KP
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Pentax KP
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Pentax KP
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2015-01-06 2017-01-26
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - PRIME IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 819200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/24000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.4 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 gr (0.39 pounds) 703 gr (1.55 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 390 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $747