Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax RZ10
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92 Imaging
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Pentax RZ10
XS1 | RZ10 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | July 2011 | More modern by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic XS1
RZ10 | XS1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax RZ10
XS1 | RZ10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and RZ10 is 97 and 92 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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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 |