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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released December 2006
  • Newer Model is Pentax K20D
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K10D Overview

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic XS1 versus Pentax K10D, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and K10D (10MP) and the XS1 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The XS1 was released 6 years after the K10D which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the XS1 grades against the K10D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Pentax K10D

 XS1 K10D 
ReleasedJanuary 2013December 2006Newer by 74 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic XS1

 K10D XS1 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K10D

 XS1 K10D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic XS1 comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic XS1 versus Pentax K10D in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the XS1 against the K10D.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and K10D is 97 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the XS1 and K10D.

Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The XS1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic XS1 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent XS1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic XS1
Portrait photography with Pentax K10D
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
53
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Street photography details
Pentax K10D Street photography details
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography features
Pentax K10D Sports photography features
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Travel photography details
Pentax K10D Travel photography details
69
lighter than others (103g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
49
environment sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic XS1
Landscape photography with Pentax K10D
39
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic XS1
Vlogging with Pentax K10D
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K10D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Pentax K10D
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Pentax K10D
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-01-07 2006-12-15
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 103g (0.23 lb) 793g (1.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 522
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $700