Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax KP

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 & Pentax KP. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.