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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Announced January 2013
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The XS1 was introduced 18 months after the RZ10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the XS1 matches up against the RZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Pentax RZ10

 XS1 RZ10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic XS1

 RZ10 XS1 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax RZ10

 XS1 RZ10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic XS1 features external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax RZ10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the XS1 and the RZ10.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and RZ10 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XS1 and RZ10.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic XS1 to render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent XS1 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography advice
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic XS1
Street photography with Pentax RZ10
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography highlights
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (178 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Travel photography information
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
weather proofing
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (178 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography highlights
39
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (178 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging info
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging info
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Pentax Optio RZ10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 grams (0.23 lb) 178 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 178 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $130 $200