Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Q
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2015
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Announced June 2011
- Successor is Pentax Q10
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Following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Q, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and Q (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SZ10 was launched 3 years after the Q which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ10 matches up versus the Q in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Pentax Q
| SZ10 | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2015 |  | June 2011 | More modern by 44 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic SZ10
| Q | SZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax Q
| SZ10 | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ10 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ10 and the Q.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and Q is 93 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ10 and Q.
To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ10 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher SZ10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Q Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Pentax Q | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Pentax Q |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2015-01-06 | 2011-06-23 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.4 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic 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 | 177 gr (0.39 lb) | 180 gr (0.40 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 47 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 189 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 pictures | 230 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $200 | $695 |