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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Q10 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
  • Revealed January 2015
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Replaced the Pentax Q
  • Replacement is Pentax Q7
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Q10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was manufactured 2 years after the Q10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SZ10 matches up versus the Q10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Pentax Q10

 SZ10 Q10 
LaunchedJanuary 2015September 2012More modern by 29 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic SZ10

 Q10 SZ10 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax Q10

 SZ10 Q10 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ10 offers external measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Q10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ10 compared to the Q10.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and Q10 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ10 and Q10.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ10 to show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer SZ10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography factors
35
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Street photography camera
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (177 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography info
Pentax Q10 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.4 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (270 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ10
Travel photography with Pentax Q10
67
lighter than average in class (177 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
has built in flash
not so great battery (270 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
Landscape photography with Pentax Q10
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
54
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging factors
Pentax Q10 Vlogging factors
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average in class (177g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Pentax Q10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-01-06 2012-09-10
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Amount of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.4fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 7.00 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000s
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 177 grams (0.39 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life 200 photos 270 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $350