Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax Q10
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Launched July 2012
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Photography Glossary Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax Q10 Overview
The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax Q10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SZ5 was manufactured very close to the Q10 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SZ5 grades against the Q10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Pentax Q10
| SZ5 | Q10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic SZ5
| Q10 | SZ5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax Q10
| SZ5 | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2012 |  | September 2012 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ5 provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ5 against the Q10.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ5 and Q10 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ5 and Q10.
As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic SZ5 to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Pentax Q10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Pentax Q10 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2012-07-18 | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT Screen LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 7.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 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 format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 136 grams (0.30 pounds) | 200 grams (0.44 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.9 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 183 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 photos | 270 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $195 | $350 |